A millennium flowerbed was officially unveiled at Old Steine Gardens in Brighton today.

The Alzheimer Society's flowerbed bed was constructed by Brighton and Hove Council and has been sponsored by NCP car parks.

The flowerbed is in the shape of a rising sun withbright orange and yellow marigolds.

Mike Middleton, centre, lead councillor for leisure, recreation and open spaces said: "This is a wonderful, bright and cheering display, which I am sure will give pleasure to many people visiting the Gardens."