Every year on the second Saturday of August, during National Road Victim month, a Ceremony of Remembrance is held at the National Memorial Arboretum, the home of the RoadPeace Wood
This year, the ceremony is taking place on Saturday 10th August, with a service held at the National Memorial Arboretum. There will be an opportunity for families to attend the RoadPeace Wood before or after the service
A History of the RoadPeace Wood
The National Memorial Arboretum was founded by David Childs as a place where the lives of people could be remembered by living trees that would grow and mature in a world at peace. It is a 150 acre site on the edge of the National Forest at Alrewas, Staffordshire.
Planting began in 1997 and plots and groves have been created for armed and merchant services, police and emergency services and many groups, associations and individuals. The site also celebrated the turn of a new century and the Millennium Chapel of Peace and Forgiveness offers tranquility and reflection for all.
The RoadPeace Wood is part of this memorial with trees that are individually sponsored to remember those who have lost their lives or been injured because of a road crash.
Planting of trees in the RoadPeace Wood began in spring 2001 and the wood was dedicated on 10 August 2002.
The National Memorial Arboretum
The National Memorial Arboretum is open between 9am and 5pm. Admission is free. Restaurant and picnic facilities are available.
For a map and travel details visit the National Memorial Arboretum website.