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Monton Bee temporarily removed after losing wings

By Simone Harrison on 15th March 2023 in Monton

Monton’s ‘Manchester Bee’ has been temporarily removed from its post for essential repair work after reports of vandalism in the area.

The damaged multi-coloured statue on Stableford Avenue, Monton Green, was removed from its post on Sunday (March 12) after reports of vandalism throughout the area.

The Bee was commissioned as part of ‘The 22 Bee Project’ in 2018, marking the one year anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack.

Local designer Marc Gallander and Monton Girl Guides worked together to create the Monton Bee which has sat guarding the green since.

In a Facebook post, a representative from Monton Village Association said: “Thank you to everyone in our community who has reached out re the senseless destruction and vandalism of our village.

”Wild in Art are working with our School Liaison officer to get the Monton Bee restored to its former glory.

“Our locally elected representatives couldn’t help enough, reaching out to the community safety lead, and chief inspector of the local police force, who has been invited along to the community meeting on the 30th. If he’s unavailable someone senior will attend.

“The council have good CCTV coverage of the local area and are confident we’ll be able to get some good quality images of the culprits.

Thanks again, this community always pulls together when we need it to.”