A COMPANY based near Oswestry has helped to craft a lasting tribute to the memory of two girls.

The British Ironwork Centre provided metalwork pieces for the White Garden at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH).

The garden was created to honour the legacy of two twin girls, Ella and Lola, who died at the hospital in 2014 - and was opened by their mother Kelly Jones and Ben Reid, hospital trust chairman earlier this month.

The White Garden has been designed to offer a safe space for any patient, family, visitor, or staff member to find a sense of solace.

A spokesman for the British Ironwork Centre said: "Here at the British Ironwork Centre, we strongly believe in putting a focus on supporting the community around us, especially those that offer so much help, themselves.

"The RSH will always be close to our hearts, having helped much of our surrounding Shropshire community and even some of our own BIC family members.

"This is why we have provided them with a number of white finished metalwork pieces to aid the RSH in the creation of this lovely garden space.

"The RSH have graciously awarded us with a certificate of appreciation for our contribution towards the garden’s development, something which we are very grateful for.

"The metalwork that we provided to them includes a white gazebo, rose arch, benches, and metal butterflies. Alongside these charming pieces, you will find white flowers, including primroses and roses, and a pebble trail that has been hand painted by Shropshire school children."

The RSH hopes to expand the garden in the future to provide an opportunity for everyone to create their own pebble as a way to remember someone special, a happy moment, or to honor somebody they love.

The centre spokesman added: "This expansion is something which we would be honoured to assist in, and hope to continue to provide the RHS with support."