Community-funded Roundel at Westerfield Station

A stunning artistic roundel celebrating local wildlife has been unveiled at Westerfield station.

The roundel, which depicts pollinators found at the station, was officially unveiled on 28 January at a special event attended by parish councillors and local residents.

The event was also attended by volunteer station adopters Sandy Burn and Yvonne Maynard, Thalia Woodgate, Community Rail Officer for the East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership, and the mosaic’s creator, artist Anne Schwegmann-Fielding.

The artwork was funded in part by the East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership and the station adopters who raised money through their popular ‘Bee Fete’ held last summer.

The roundel was handcrafted by Anne Schwegmann-Fielding in her workshop in Wrabness, using broken pieces of crockery and tiles to create a vibrant and textured mosaic. It was kindly installed by Greater Anglia.

The artwork reflects the rich biodiversity at Westerfield station, where volunteers have transformed the platforms into thriving wildlife gardens that support pollinators and other species.

Thalia Woodgate, Community Rail Officer for the East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership, said:

“The roundel is absolutely beautiful and perfectly reflects Westerfield station’s wildlife-friendly credentials. It is a wonderful way to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the station volunteers, who have transformed the platforms into stunning wildlife gardens that benefit both nature and passengers.”

Alan Neville, Greater Anglia’s Customer and Community Engagement Manager, added:

“The roundel looks wonderful in situ and really adds to the attractive and welcoming atmosphere that makes Westerfield such a special station on the East Suffolk Lines. Greater Anglia is very grateful to everyone involved in bringing this fantastic community-led project to life.”