Beatles fans can leave messages of love and peace at Strawberry Field

Beatles fans have been given the opportunity to permanently leave their messages of peace and love on the grounds of Strawberry Field's Path of Peace.

At a cost of £150, to be donated to the Path of Peace fundraiser, supporters can engrave their message on a granite stone which will be laid around the bandstand as a part of Strawberry Field in Woolton.

Profits from the fundraising initiative will support the charitable work of The Salvation Army and will help fund Steps at Strawberry Field. This is a series of programmes helping 18- to 25-year-olds with learning difficulties or other barriers to gain and stay in employment to develop and achieve their goals.

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The programme takes 12 to 18 months and consists of an eight-week work readiness course and three three-month work placements.

Major Kathleen Versfeld, mission director at Strawberry Field, said: "The Strawberry Field gardens provide visitors with a place for peace, prayer and quiet contemplation, as well as a space of sanctuary for people to connect with friends and family, nature, music and art.

"The Path of Peace is a rare opportunity for fans to continue John’s lasting legacy of peace and love by having their own messages immortalised at Strawberry Field forever, and in turn support The Salvation Army’s important work in removing barriers to employment for people with learning difficulties and providing this place of peace for all to enjoy."

Spaces on the Path of Peace can be reserved via the Strawberry Field online shop.

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