A new hospice monument allowing residents to purchase padlocks in memory of a loved one will help raise vital funds for patient care in Mansfield and Ashfield.

The new Love Lock monument is in in place outside John Eastwood Hospice in Sutton with engraved locks now available for a suggested minimum donation of £50.

The first lock has been placed in memory of Mark Bradbury, a good friend of Howard Marshall of Howard Marshall Engineering Ltd. Howard, with his design and manufacturing team have worked closely with the hospice team to bring the Love Lock monument to life.

A spokesman for John Eastwood Hospice said: “We are thrilled to unveil our new Love Locks monument here at John Eastwood Hospice. A project that has been brought to life through the generosity of our local business community who have kindly donated the design, manufacturing, and installation.

A number of local businesses came together to help with the Love Lock monument at John Eastwood Hospice

“For a minimum donation of £50, you’ll receive a personalised engraved lock to place on our heart monument in memory of a loved one. Every lock helps raise vital funds for patient care in Mansfield and Ashfield.

“Once full, locks will be lovingly placed along the Hospice walls so your memories remain a lasting part of our home. The locks are available to anyone that would like to leave a dedication, not just for those that have been cared for my the hospice.” The monument has been built and installed at no cost to the hospice thanks to a number of local businesses including Howard Marshall Engineering Ltd, Stuart Todd Joinery, Jim Watchorn & DJ & M Bower Tarmac Surfacing Ltd, Eddie at MKM Building Supplies, Dean Roe & Breedon Group Plc, Carl Willtech Group, AB Waste Disposal Ltd and Kate at MMMGifts.

To preserve the monument, any locks not provided directly by John Eastwood Hospice will be respectfully removed.

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