"The seats were to be repaired and repainted. A notice board forbidding picnics has been erected. It's the association's intention to have a plaque placed in the garden as a memorial to Mrs Nisbet as an appreciation of her personal interest in beautifying the ground."
It's great that the care of this lovely spot continues to the present day (see below). The memorial plaque was replaced in 2000 with a substantial commemorative stone. You can still find a bench to sit on. However, perhaps these days the rules around picnics are more relaxed?