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Unveiling the Woodsman on World Ranger Day

5 August 2021
On World Ranger Day (Saturday 31 July) a restored carving of the Woodsman was unveiled at a special event at Langdon Hills Country Park, Westley Heights, in honour of the sculptor Dave Chapple.
Guests including Cllr Sue Shinnick, the Mayor of Thurrock, Stephen Metcalfe MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, Deputy Mayor of Basildon, Cllr Luke Mackenzie and Basildon Cllr Chris Allen (Langdon Hills ward) attended the unveiling under COVID-19 secure guidelines.

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