Local community groups fundraise over £2,000 to enhance a garden space at Stoke Mandeville Hospital

The new benches installed in the ‘Peace Garden’ at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. (Image supplied by Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust)

Local community groups have fundraised over £2,000 for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust staff to enhance a garden space at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

On Wednesday 6th April 2022 the Trust officially opened the ‘Peace Garden’ and with the funds raised the local community groups commissioned handmade furniture from Lindengate Mental Health Charity.

The garden now provides staff with a restful and peaceful place to take a break from their busy working environments.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust would like to thank Lacey Green and Loosley Row Community Action Groups, Princes Risborough Rotary Club and Loosley Row Garden Group for their continued support.

Bridget O’Kelly, Chief People Officer for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, said: ‘Thank you to all the groups involved in fundraising, supporting the Trust and donating this beautiful furniture. The garden is now a perfect space for our colleagues to take time to rest and reflect during their busy shifts.‘

Lacey Green and Loosley Row Community Action Groups have kindly been supporting the Trust throughout the pandemic, including fundraising, sewing equipment bags and donating refreshments.

*Source of article : Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.