Project to bring back the Bogey on the Stick gathers pace

LOCAL LANDMARK: The original "Bogey" was erected in the early 1980s.

PLANS to recreate a popular piece of public art - which for several decades was one of North Solihull's best-known landmarks - continue to move forward.
Gro-Organic, a Chelmsley Wood-based social enterprise, had announced earlier this year that it was looking to lead efforts to create a new version of the sculpture affectionately known as "The Bogey on the Stick".
The original piece was installed in Meriden Park around 35 years ago, following a collaboration between a sculptor and local young people.
It became a familiar focal point, but was eventually removed in 2010 amid concerns that the timber had gone rotten.
Six years on from its abrupt disappearance, the suggestion that the piece could be recreated - a campaign which was referred to as "Bring the Bogey Back" - has already attracted a lot of interest on social media.
Having had discussions with Solihull Council at the start of the year, Gro-Organic said yesterday that a meeting would be organised for local residents to discuss the project.
Anyone keen to be involved in the design or construction and who would like details about the forthcoming meeting should email Sarah Gill.