TWO people from Bournemouth will be immortalised in steel figures after being recognised for their positive impact on the town.

Walking and cycling charity Sustrans, will be creating steel figures of two inspirational people as part of their national campaign in recognition of the Queen.

The individuals were chosen based on the impact they’d had on the community across the last seven decades, in celebration of the UK’s longest-reigning monarch.

Both figures will be added to popular section of the National Cycle Network, which is already home to 250 life-sized steel sculptures.

The first will recognise ethologist and world-renowned conservationist Dr Jane Goodall DBE. She is known globally for her ground-breaking studies of wild chimpanzees, and has called Bournemouth her home for many of her 88 years.

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The late AFC Bournemouth fan, John ‘Nonny’ Garard, will be recognised in the second figure. He became famous around the Vitality Stadium for leading the “Red Army” chants in the Steve Fletcher North Stand, and was described as the “matchday voice”.

The figures have been designed and fabricated using corten steel by the renowned artists Katy and Nick Hallett, and are thanks to funding from the Department for Transport.

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Sarah Leeming, interim director for the south of England at Sustrans, explained: “We’re thrilled to see Dr Jane Goodall and John ‘Nonny’ Garard recognised for the hugely positive impact they’ve made to the residents of Bournemouth.

"At Sustrans, we’re committed to ensuring that the National Cycle Network continues to enable as many people as possible to walk, wheel, cycle, and run, and that they celebrate our local communities, cultures, and heritage.”

The Jane Goodall Institute UK team added: “We were delighted to hear of the public’s nominations for Dr Goodall to be chosen as one of two figures in the Bournemouth area."