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Secret Blind Garden Braille Improvements published their Delivery Report!3 months ago
Delivered 10 June 2021
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Secret Blind Garden, Harrow Lodge Park is the only outdoor recreational space for the sensory impaired in Havering, it's time action was taken to improve the space in line with it's dedicated purpose
A tranquil walled garden, lined with sensory plants to touch and smell dedicated for residents with sensory impairments that needs some TLC to enhance the enjoyment of those visiting the safe space. Currently there is inadequate signage for those with a visual impairment and HVC want to change this. Wouldn't it be nice for visitors who can only smell or touch the plants to know exactly what delight they were encountering! By adding large print and braille signage to plants, walls and entrance points explaining the history of the space and what types of beautiful plants they were experiencing this would enhance the enjoyment of the visitor. This addition would also help them to improve their own living spaces because they can then visit a garden centre and specifically ask for a plant that they know they enjoy. As Havering's only dedicated outdoor recreational space for sensory impairments this addition is vital to ensure that the inclusion gap is bridged.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
This project will connect a proportion of Havering's residents to the borough by having their thoughts and feelings taking into consideration and catered for. Support of this project will help the sensory impaired to feel valued and no longer overlooked because their health and well-being needs are being addressed to ensure they too can benefit from the full force of Mother Nature. This enabling individual’s with impairments to their senses to truly enjoy their surroundings.
Steps to get it done:
Be a One Pound Wonder Maker today and donate £2, £3, or whatever you can to our Spacehive campaign. The price of a cup of tea or coffee will make such a huge difference to those who are blind or partially sighted enjoy a garden especially for their needs. Make that difference today and donate whatever you can, it really does make such a huge difference to so many – thank you.
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Thank you to all our wonderful donators for your kindness and generosity. The hard work continues to make this garden a haven for those who are blind, partially sighted, hearing loss, have learning disabilities, anyone with memory loss and mental health issues to enjoy. This garden really does lift your spirits and is good for your wellbeing. We have great plans for this garden and your kind donations will help us achieve this. Take a walk over to the garden and see nature at its best. Our wonderful volunteers are working hard to keep the garden looking lovely for you all to enjoy. Please keep donating we receive all the funds pledged at the end date of our campaign. Every penny raised is ploughed back into this garden. We cannot thank you all enough for your support. Enjoy the outside green space whilst taking your daily exercise remember to keep your distance! Keep well everyone and Thank you.
Havering Mind have kindly donated £1000 towards our campaign which has enable The Friends of Group to reach its total in this campaign. Everyone's donations have made a massive impact and supported us through very difficult times. We cannot thank you all enough. Please go to the garden when is safe to do so and we look forward to seeing you there. You all have big hearts and thank you all so much.
Whoop, 40 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
How will the money be spent?Target (inc. fees) £2,958
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Target (inc. fees) £2,958
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VolunteerHavering Volunteer Centre is a small, local independent charity formalised in October 2015 who have the responsibility to the Havering community to deliver relevant volunteering services that are needed, appropriate and sustainable.
We do this by engaging and supporting other local Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIO’s) to support them with the recruitment and retention of volunteers.
Our main focus is the community and how to support them to develop, enhance and experience new life journeys by offering them a bespoke, person focused service.
Project Owner: Havering Volunteer Centre The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
