A COLNE businessman has teamed up with Colne in Bloom and Pendle Leisure Trust to create a dedication to the town's biggest event - the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival.
Lee Duerden, joint owner of XLCR Vehicle Management and the Alma Inn, Laneshaw Bridge, has helped bring the 6ft. stone sculpture of a guitar to the centre of town, where it sits between the war memorial and Muni theatre.
The limestone sculpture was carved by local artist Peter Heaton and the framework was designed by Sam Wilson, of Pendle Leisure Trust. The flowers in the display are red, white and blue, representing the British flag, adopted as the symbol of the festival.
Dorothy Lord, chairman of Colne in Bloom, said: "Lee is a great supporter of Colne in Bloom. He is a local lad and is proud of this town. We are grateful to Lee and XLCR for their support."
Alison Goode, festival organiser, said "This stone guitar is fantastic - a lasting testament to the event. The festival, now in its 19th year, has become an integral part of Colne's history and it is great Mr Duerden wants to celebrate the town's achievements in this way.
"This monument is a fitting tribute and will be here for the next 20 blues festivals."
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