A warm welcome was given to Alex Cardle, newly appointed Horticultural and Sustainability Manager for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission UK, when he had a tour of Ford Park Cemetery.Steve Stewart, CWGC Regional Manager South West England, organised the visit to show Alex the work done by Ford Park Cemetery staff and volunteers to ensure that a high standard of care is maintained on the graves of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we value today. Also present was Rebecca Smith, CWGC Public Engagement SW Co-ordinator who kindly took the pictures to mark the occasion.
The challenges of global warming and drought resistant plants was one of the topical issues discussed during the walk about the cemetery grounds.
Ford Park Cemetery greatly values the relationship it has with the CWGC and regards it an immense privilege and honour to tend to the graves of service men and women.
