THE talents of a gifted young girl whose life was cut tragically short have inspired a series of memorials.

Twelve-year-old Lydia Purcell, of Swinton, died on March 9, two days after an accident involving a pick-up truck at Flowery Bank, Broughton, near Malton.

Her death has inspired people to give towards Lydia's Foundation Fund, plan a memorial garden and even compose music.

Lydia, a pupil at All Saints' School, York, was a member of the National Academy of Gifted and Talented Youths and was in the top five per cent of able young people.

She achieved a grade five piano certificate and was working towards a grade seven in flute.

"Together with her school we decided that the best way to keep Lydia's memory alive would be to provide funding for pupils who need it to further their studies," said her mother, Julie.

"They may need cash to pay for a train ticket to get to a course, or money to pay for meals while they're there, or it might be that the fund can pay for the course."

A memorial garden will be established at All Saints' as part of a BBC Gardener's World neighbourhood project, and will be organised by Askham Bryan College.

Lydia also danced at Kirkham Henry Performing Arts Centre, in Malton, where an award for improvisation was created in her memory.

Kirkbymoorside composer Graham Lyons created a piece of music for flute, oboe and bassoon that was played at Lydia's funeral.