Widow says she will stand firm over memorial garden
A WAVE of support from the public has encouraged a widow to fight against planners who want her to get rid of a memorial rose garden for her late husband.
Noi Monachan spent six years creating the garden, which includes her husband's memorial stone, a Buddha statue and fencing, in an area which overlooks Fermain Bay.
But earlier this month she received a letter telling her to remove it by 29 May because it did not comply with planning law.
'I have had so many people get in touch and leave comments on Facebook about how much they like the garden and how nice it is,' she said.
'I can't thank everybody enough for all the support they have given me – I have been so touched by the local people.
'Even though I don't know these people, they feel like my family and I am determined to keep the garden. '
