Alan Sillitoe deserves a statue, says Cllr Dave Oldham
Cllr Dave Oldham was very saddened by the news that Lenton Abbey-born author, Alan Sillitoe, died in April. But Dave says that the author’s death has made him even more determined to support the campaign to erect a statue of Alan Sillitoe in Nottingham.
Dave is fully behind the campaign, which is supported by groups like the Alan Sillitoe Memorial Committee and Lenton Abbey Residents’ Association, for a statue of Alan Sillitoe to be erected in the local area. They had hoped to see the statue completed in the author’s lifetime. Alan Sillitoe was born on Manton Crescent in Lenton Abbey in 1928.
In a tribute to Mr Sillitoe, Dave said: “What a true gentleman Alan was; softly spoken, sincere and honest. He will be remembered for decades to come. We are hoping that in the near future we can have something placed here in Lenton Abbey to commemorate Mr Sillitoe. It was discussed with some of the residents and they felt it would be fitting to have a statue erected in Lenton Abbey.”
Anyone interested in supporting the campaign to erect a statue of Alan Sillitoe can contact Cllr Dave Oldham on 07815 668 820 for more information.
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