Parkgate’s tree sculpture plants roots at Bluebell Wood

The bespoke piece of artwork at Parkgate Shopping was created by celebrated local sculptor Steve Mehdi – best known for his monumental Yorkshire Man of Steel project and the iconic Heart of Steel in Rotherham town centre – with the Sheffield-born artist inspired by Parkgate’s former logo.

The six metre metal structure has now been relocated to the heart of the hospice’s memory garden – which helps to provide a peaceful space for families to reflect and remember their loved ones.

Mark Kanaris-Sotiriou senior operations manager at Parkgate said: “Following our rebrand in October 2025 – complete with a new logo – it was important to everyone at Parkgate that the sculpture was repurposed and found a home where it could continue to be appreciated by the community.

“We’re incredibly proud to be donating Parkgate’s tree sculpture to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

“The steel sculpture has welcomed visitors to the park for nearly a decade, and we’re glad that it will remain part of the community in Bluebell Wood’s memory garden.

“The team at the hospice undertake incredible work caring for babies, children and young people, as well as providing vital support for their families.

“We’re so proud to partner with them through this addition to the memory garden.

“The relocation was made possible with the support of Parkway Sheet Metals, H.Askey Transport, Bramley Construction and Landscape Ltd and Holemasters Demtech Ltd whose teams played a key role in ensuring the safe moving of the sculpture.”

Heidi Hawkins, CEO of Bluebell Wood – based at North Anston – said: “We are delighted to welcome this new sculpture to Bluebell Wood.

“The garden is a very special and important part of our hospice and with summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for families to enjoy this wonderful addition.

“We are incredibly grateful to Parkgate for their support and look forward to sharing this feature with the families in our care.”