On 5th June, a hardworking team of 20 corporate volunteers from Lloyds Banking Group transformed the garden at the back of Prospect Hall. Coordinated by Helen from Employee Volunteering, the group carried out digging, weeding and clearing to completely revamp the area into somewhere to be enjoyed by clients and their families. The space had previously been neglected and allowed to get completely overgrown so the help they have given is invaluable. They even uncovered a paved area that none of our staff remembered existing!

The team from Lloyds were a delight to have as visitors and throughout the day, we enjoyed showing them around Freshwinds and introducing them to members of staff and volunteers. We’ve heard nothing but positive comments about the garden and we’d like to offer our greatest thanks on behalf of all the clients, volunteers and staff at Freshwinds.

Since the makeover, several of our volunteers and clients have kindly donated plants and hanging baskets for the new garden and we’re keen to put in more plants and benches.

If anyone is interested in gardening and would like to get involved in planting and maintaining the new garden on a voluntary basis, please contact us on 0121 415 6670 or volunteer@freshwinds.org.uk

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