A 'beacon of hope' in Diss has been lit for the first time in memory of lives lost during the coronavirus pandemic.
Work got under way in the autumn to establish a new beacon in Diss Park, providing a place for local people to reflect in years to come.
Members of Diss Town Council highlighted the need for a “symbol of light and remembrance” and a legacy for future generations.
Up to £2,000 from the council’s events and park reserves was therefore allocated to turn the vision into reality.
And finally, on Monday (June 21), a special ceremony was held as the beacon was lit for the first time.
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Similar events are also being planned for special and solemn occasions.
Facing St Mary's Church and overlooking Diss Mere, the beacon will, in due course, be complemented with a plinth around its base which will house a time capsule.
Local schoolchildren will be invited to contribute, creating a unique material record of an unprecedented moment in history.
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