29th June 2026 – Liverpool, UK – The Salvation Army’s famous Strawberry Field’s site in Liverpool has opened the Sir George and Lady Judy Martin Rose Garden, a new public space honouring legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin CBE and his wife Lady Judy Martin, a patron and long-time supporter of Strawberry Field. The garden was donated by Cliff Cooper, founder and CEO of Orange Amps and a patron of Strawberry Field. It builds on his 2023 gift of the site’s Sgt. Pepper-inspired high-tech bandstand and reflects Orange’s belief in music as a force for community, opportunity and connection; the same spirit behind ‘Play It Home’, its campaign celebrating grassroots music and the places where it begins. The 95 square metre accessible garden features a Portland stone wall engraved with Sir George’s biography, alongside 30 discs marking UK No. 1 singles he produced during his career. The first public tribute of its kind to the legendary producer, the architecturally designed garden also includes seating, a water feature and a circular raised rose bed. Many of the roses were gifted by Lady Judy before her death in 2023 and sourced from David Austin Roses in her favourite shades of red and pink. Chosen for their colour and fragrance, they help make the garden a sensory space for all visitors, including those with limited sight. The decorative gates were designed by pop artist James Wilkinson, whose work also features on the Strawberry Field bandstand. The garden was officially opened by Sir George and Lady Judy’s children, Giles Martin and Lucie Kitchener. Guests included Julia Baird, John Lennon’s half-sister, Mike McCartney, Sir Paul McCartney’s younger brother, and Lady Ann Dodd. A summer display of personal archive photographs, shared publicly for the first time by the Martin family and Mike McCartney, will offer visitors a glimpse into the Martins’ love of roses and their connection to Strawberry Field. Cliff Cooper, founder and CEO of Orange Amps, said: “Strawberry Field has such a special place in music history. Sir George helped change the sound of music worldwide, and Lady Judy cared deeply about this place and its work. Their impact on music and their dedication to charitable causes align in harmony with the spirit of Strawberry Field. “I’m proud Orange can help create a space that remembers them both and supports the next generation. Music should bring people together and provide both joy and peace.” Major Michelle Lovegrove-Huggins, Mission Director at Strawberry Field, said: “It is a pleasure to open the rose garden in memory of Sir George and his contribution to music and Lady Judy Martin. Lady Judy was a valued patron of The Salvation Army and Strawberry Field and supported our work empowering young people in the community into paid work. We look forward to welcoming visitors to reflect in the garden she helped to create, as she once imagined.” Sarah Yule, Managing Director of Orange Amps commented “The gardens are beautiful, and a fitting tribute to this legendary producer”. Strawberry Field is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Donations made at the garden support Steps at Strawberry Field, helping young adults who face barriers to employment, including those who are neurodivergent or have learning differences, into meaningful paid work. | 
