THE life and achievements of Dudley peace campaigner Bert Bissell will be celebrated at Buffery Park next weekend.

An information board, detailing his greatest accomplishments, will be officially unveiled by the Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Alan Taylor, on Saturday, June 30.

The board reveals how the town's first probation officer set up the Vicar Street Young Men's Bible Class, constructed a peace cairn at Ben Nevis - which he climbed 107 times - and established civic links between Dudley and Fort William.

A refurbished stone from Ben Nevis, which was recently moved to the park from Vicar Street, will also be unveiled by cllr Taylor.

Councillor Steve Waltho, founder and chairman of the Bert Bissell Memorial Society, said: "It's a huge honour to be part of this historic occasion.

"Bert was a legendary individual and we are committed to never forgetting the part he played in world peace.

"I wish to place on record our sincere thanks to the Friends of Buffery Park who have worked with partners to provide the stone and information board for all to enjoy.

"We hope as many people as possible will turn up on the day and we always welcome anyone with memories of Bert."

The event will run from 10am to 1pm.