New picnic table commemorates Cllr Mike Dobson
Cllr Karen Dobson (far left) with her mum, Pat, (centre) and other family members at the new picnic table in West Wood.
A new seven-seat wheelchair-access picnic table was installed in West Wood in early August in memory of Cllr Mike Dobson, who served the community for over 40 years as both a Parish and Borough Councillor. The table has been generously donated by his family, and his daughter Karen is the current Vice-Chair of Hildenborough Parish Council.
Karen said: “I took Mum to visit the new table soon after it was installed and she is so pleased with it. I’d like to thank my fellow Parish Councillors for arranging for its installation and hope many people get to enjoy a rest or picnic there.”
The new picnic area also features a large plant trough which will be filled with plants that are suitable for the location in due course.