December 2024
The MK Rose pillar 13 December 2009 Unsung Hero Day celebrates Doreen Adcock BEM being voted the Unsung Hero at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
This year on 13 December, we are taking the opportunity to celebrate some of our Unsung Local Heroes who have made a difference to the City and local communities.
Unsung Local Hero – Beverley Calverley
The Great Linford Parish Council informed the residents of Redhouse Park that section 106 money for local arts for their community had not been spent. Beverley Calverley, a resident of Redhouse Park, set about forming a committee, and created the ROCLA Art Project. She sought partnerships and undertook consultations with residents to develop an artist brief. Several artists were appointed to create a variety of public art in the community that reflects the nature, magic and location of the area; it is interactive and educational, focusing on wildlife. This initiative, led by Beverley, supported by volunteers is a legacy for its residents and the city of Milton Keynes.
Beverley worked tirelessly to get this project off the ground with the ROCLA Art Trail officially opened in September 2018 by the Mayor of Milton Keynes. With Beverley’s leadership Phase 3 and 4 of the ROCLA Art Project is progressing. It is splendid how she continues to steer this arts initiative to enhance her community as seen with the many regular visitor walks along the arts trail.
for her work creating the ROCLA arts trail.
