A BRADFORD community is paying tribute to a man known as "Mr Wyke" with a special memorial this Sunday.

Former Telegraph & Argus community correspondent Peter Walker sadly passed away at the age of 86 following a very short illness on August 8, 2021.

He was posthumously nominated in the "Good Neighbour" category in our very own Community Stars awards held in March after being postponed from December.

The community stalwart was an active member of The Friends of Wyke Recreation Ground, Wyke Veterans Bowls Club, Wyke Local History Group, Lower Wyke Moravian Church, Friends of Judy Woods and The Royal British Legion. 

On Sunday at 9.30am, family and friends will gather on Wyke Village Green to unveil his memorial stone and plant a tree in recognition of his community service.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Peter Walker in his Wyke Veterans Bowls Club ShirtPeter Walker in his Wyke Veterans Bowls Club Shirt (Image: Social media)

Stephen Cain, chairman of The Friends of Wyke Recreation Ground, said: "He was involved in so many groups.

"You don't know how much somebody did until they are no longer here.

"He was such a great guy. He would help anybody but would not suffer fools gladly.

"A fantastic character and it has been my pleasure as chairman to help set up his memorial.

"His three granddaughters and two daughters are going to plant a tree on Sunday.

"I think there is going to be a few people there on Sunday to remember Peter."

For the awards, Peter was described as someone who was “100 per cent passionate about his neighbourhood and his community”.

The nominator added: “He was an advocate and voice for the community and frequently the fount of all knowledge for his neighbours.

“He really cared about his neighbourhood and wanted local voices to be heard. He was very articulate, had a dry sense of humour and always had a twinkle in his eye. He was always ready to fight for what he believed in and speak up for Wyke.

“Peter was instrumental in getting many things sorted and fixed in his neighbourhood, including new benches on the village green, a memorial plaque for the fallen World War One veterans and a new notice board. He made sure he kept this updated so that his neighbours could participate in the community events he organised.

“He played a big part in reviving the Wyke Festival, oversaw many improvements in Wyke Park and was the epitome of a good neighbour and a true friend to Wyke.”