CALL has planted ten roses across Greater Manchester – one in each borough of the county -  to celebrate the life of one of its founder members and pay respect to all those affected by cancer in the county.

The vibrant red rose has been specially grown and named in memory of Professor Peter Maguire, who was from Bolton, and will take pride of place in the parks as a lasting tribute to Peter’s work for the charity.
 

Karen Mercer, communications and development manager for CALL, said: “The CALL Maguire rose was created to celebrate the life of Professor Peter Maguire, a wonderful man who helped shape CALL from its early form to the thriving charity it is today, and also to recognise all those across Greater Manchester who are affected by cancer.

“We worked closely with the Parks and Mayoral departments of each borough council and we would like to thank them for their tremendous support, without which this would not have been possible.”

Tom Brown, CALL President, said: “Peter Maguire’s contribution to CALL was enormous. From the very beginning Peter was involved in providing specialist listening skills training to enable our volunteers to help those affected by cancer. Throughout the years he continued his association with CALL, encouraging, giving his expertise and eventually joining the executive committee as chair and finally as President.

Bolton

Location: English Rose Garden in Moss Bank Park
Address: Moss Bank Way, Smithills, Bolton, BL1 6

2008 Mayoress of Bolton, Mrs Maureen Connell, Karen Mercer of CALL and the 2008 Mayor of Bolton, Councillor Anthony Connell with the CALL Maguire rose

Bury

Location: Openshaw Park,
Address: Rochdale Road, Bury, BL9 7

The 2008 Mayor of Bury, Councillor Peter Ashworth with CALL's Karen Mercer and the CALL Maguire rose

Manchester City

Location: Platt Fields Park Rose Garden
Address: Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, M14 6LW

 

The 2008 Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Mavis Smitheman and CALL's Keith Hatton plant the CALL Maguire rose

Oldham

Location: Alexandra Park
Address: Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BH

The 2008 Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham Councillor Shoab Akhtar and Mrs Shafeena Kausar with Karen Mercer from CALL

Rochdale

Location: Rochdale Memorial Gardens
Address: The Esplanade, Rochdale

The 2008 Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale, councillor Robin Parker and Mrs Ann Jones along with Karen Mercer from CALL

Salford

Location: Victoria Park
Address:  Manchester Road Swinton, M27 4

The 2008 Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayoress of Salford, Councillor Roger Lightup and Val Fleet with Jan McCarthy from CALL and the CALL Maguire rose

Stockport

Location: Diamond Jubilee recreation ground
Address: Park Road, Cheadle Hulme

The 2008 Mayor and Mayoress of Stockport, councillor Pam King and Justine King with Karen Mercer from CALL

Tameside

Location: Stamford Park Rose Garden
Address: Mellor Road, Stalybridge, SK15 1QR

 

The 2008 Mayor of Tameside, councillor Jack Davis and Karen Mercer from CALL planting the CALL Maguire rose

Trafford

Location: Victoria Park
Address: Victoria Road, Stretford, M32 8DP

The 2008 Mayor and Mayoress of Trafford, councillor Stephen Adshead and councillor Judith Lloyd with Karen Mercer and a CALL volunteer

Wigan

Location: Pennington Hall Park
Address: off St Helens Road, Leigh, WN7 3PA

The 2008 Mayor and Mayoress of Wigan, councillor Rona Winkworth and Gail Guy and Karen Mercer from CALL