Donations for Sensory Garden

Dear Friends,

We as a village practice have a vision for a safe and inclusive space that can be used by all the Community, local Primary School, local Clubs and patients.  The space will not only be for the patients, but also our local wildlife. Parts of the garden are going to be vibrant and sociable, whilst other parts more peaceful.  A space patients can wait for their appointment if the waiting room is too hectic for them, to give the children opportunity to let off steam, to take five before heading home after a difficult appointment. A place where healthy and happy plants thrive, chosen because they are suitable for local conditions, child and pet safe, contribute to sensory richness, and have value for wildlife.

From this concept bigger aspirations make for an inclusive space with wheelchair/pushchair access, safe for all ages and abilities, with thought given to people with disabilities and sensory impairments.

Although no funding is available through the NHS for this garden we feel that the Sensory Gardens could prove to be an essential part of a thriving community such as Headcorn. With thanks to Headcorn Parish Council we have been fortunate in securing a small grant to help ensure the Gardens are accessible to all (Wheelchair friendly paths and funds towards hard landscaping etc) and fencing provided by The Partners at the Surgery in order to give the garden secure boundaries.  Beyond that the project will rely on the generosity of individuals, groups, and local businesses, on donations of materials, time, and expertise.

This is where we hope you will offer your support; this could come in the form of funding, plant donations, equipment, materials and any garden related resources we would be extremely grateful for any support you are willing to give to this exciting project.

We hope the garden will grow and develop with time. This isn’t a 3 day TV show makeover but a community project. Our plan is the start, and we are looking forward to all the suggestions as to how we can adapt and improve our community sensory garden as we go along.

Please see the below plan for the community garden.

Once again thankyou in advance for any help or support you are able to offer.

With best wishes

Dr Karen Potterton

Joanne Denness