The Milton Keynes Rose was created in Campbell Park, Central Milton Keynes, by artist Gordon Young. It is an impressive & accessible civic space in the heart of the city for the community. It brings people together to commemorate, celebrate & contemplate. Overtime, the 106 granite pillars will be inscribed with dates of events important to local people. Pillars already inscribed include Armistice Day, Disability Day, Diwali, Bletchley Park, World Poetry, Eid, International Women's Day, Volunteers Day, World Refugee Day, Summer Solstice, World Peace Day. Other pillars will be inscribed over time to mark future events that have yet to take place. The Rose website details the inscribed pillars.
Why the community needs us
Communities were asking for a special place to commemorate & celebrate, therfore the Milton Keynes Rose was created. The Rose is unique in providing a setting where friends, families & individuals gather to share experiences, interests & cultures. In 2020 we raised funds to inscribe two new pillars to celebrate the work of volunteers who support people in our community & to remember those who lost their lives to COVID 19 & celebrate the work of front line staff during this challenging time. Individuals & organisations are welcome to get in touch to arrange celebrations & commemorations of their own.
Our impact on the community
The Rose is a catalyst to bring our diverse community together, a public space for everyone. All ages & cultures gather & celebrate & remember special events throughout the year. The community is encouraged to animate a pillar to commemorate important events to them. These varied events throughout the year break down barriers, provide educational opportunities, increases awareness of interests & issues.
