Special plaque unveiled for special Friend of Clifton Park Elaine Humphries
A TRUE friend of Clifton Park for many years has retired with a special goodbye.
Elaine Humphries had a plaque in her honour unveiled in the Walled Garden there after stepping down as chair of the Friends of Clifton Park group after 23 years.
Elaine has worked tirelessly to ensure that the group made a positive contribution to the heritage of Clifton Park and for the benefit of the people of Rotherham.
From the start in 2002, she campaigned and raised funds from various sources for projects such as the renovation of the historical sun dial now located in the Walled Garden and the installation of the dedication plaques at the rear of the War Memorial to Rotherham citizens who gave and lost their lives in World War Two.
Elaine also helped with the re-establishment of the park’s annual bonfire and fireworks display and the road train that is enjoyed by the young and the not so young.
Joyce Miller, who worked alongside Elaine as the group’s secretary, said: “‘Elaine’s contribution to Clifton Park has meant the people of Rotherham and South Yorkshire have been able to enjoy the many and varied quality facilities which enhances everyone’s quality of life.
"Elaine has always referred to the Park as her ‘back garden’’’.