The ECMO Ambulance Appeal is proud to announce the official opening of the Joshua Scarlett-Abbott Memorial Garden at Monks Cross Shopping Park.

The shopping park have supported Joshua's Appeal for several years and events held there last year raised over £2,500.

Jonathan Abbott, the Appeal Director and Josh’s dad said "The Joshua Scarlett-Abbott memorial garden at Monks Cross Shopping Park will be a permanent memorial to Josh, who brought light into the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him, and also now, through the garden, to those who sadly did not.

The garden was designed by Josh's grandmother, Chris Abbott, and was planted by a team from the appeal.

It is hoped to add to the garden by the erection of a steel plaque to commemorate Josh's brave fight and the following fund raising appeal - some of which took place at Monks Cross.