As part of the event, a memorial garden, directly behind the bench was unveiled in memory of Pete, who died in 2018, and of Buzzcocks fan and friend of Pete Paddy Mitchell, who died in 2023, who was involved in the PSMC fundraising. The ribbon was cut by legendary drummer with The Fall, Paul Hanley, who also held a book signing session of his new book Sixteen Again at Leigh Library.
5. Pete Shelley Memorial
Fans posed for photos on the bench. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
6. Pete Shelley Memorial
Paul Banks from PSMC speaks at the event. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
7. Pete Shelley Memorial
As part of the event, a memorial garden, directly behind the bench was unveiled in memory of Pete Shelley, who died in 2018 and of Buzzcocks fan and friend of Pete, Paddy Mitchell, who died in 2023, he was involved in the PSMC fundraising. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson
8. Pete Shelley Memorial
Lynne Balmer created a memorial garden, in memory of Pete Shelley, who died in 2018 and of Buzzcocks fan and friend of Pete, Paddy Mitchell, who died in 2023, he was involved in the PSMC fundraising. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson