Wakefield Rotary Club unveils plaque at Thornes Park

A blue plaque has been unveiled at Thornes Park as part of Wakefield Rotary Club’s centenary celebration.

By James Carney

Published 5th Jul 2021, 19:00 BST

Updated 7th Jul 2021, 13:16 BST

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The club has taken over, refurbished and replanted a redundant flower bed with more than 1,000 plants in Thornes Park.

Pictured is the flower bed with Rotarians David Garforth, our new president Peter Clarke, Peter Gallivan and Stuart Livesey, the branch’s past president.

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