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By alison hayward in General Published: Monday, 10 December 07 - 10:50 AM (GMT) Last Updated: Monday, 14 January 08 - 02:48 PM (GMT) |
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The Launch
Welcome to our project which was launched on November the 10th, a fine Saturday afternoon. Many people came together to offer their support for the project in various ways. Some had trekked across the great wall of China to offer appreciated financial support whilst others had traversed inner walls to offer their hearts. Everyone brought something with them to add to the majical day of remembrance for Vanessa and to bring her dream to fruition.
Hopefully these diaries let you know what we are up to but we would love to hear your thoughts on horticultural therapy and create a forum for all of us who experience mental distress of any kind.
So, let me introduce the team. we have Brian ...
a keen and knowledgeable gardener, avid weather watcher and medal winning swimmer, Marsha and Peter who run the Mind drop-in center where people meet for coffee and a good hot meal and Sue and Rob who set up the project for Vanessa. I come in one day a week to make it happen as do the other volunteers who help as they want. We have an allotment and hopefully this year we will supply the kitchens at the center and also work at the residential mental health ward, Rowan Court.
So back to the launch... Friends, family, health workers and politicians attended. David Laws gave words of encouragement, two cheques were presented totalling £3500 one from Amanda Mooney's fantastic trek along the Great Wall of China and one from Toolstation to spend in their shop.
We raised a glass in a toast with Sue and Rob and enjoyed a marvellous spread. Finally 34 yellow ballons were released one for every year of Vanessa's life. There was lots of love in the air and although I never met Vanessa on that day her presence was tangible.
Speak to you soon.......Alison
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| Well Done | J.Parsons | 01/16/08 |
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Top | Reply to this Title: Well Done Author: J.Parsons Date Posted: 16 Jan 2008 01:41 PM (GMT) Its great to see such a well deserving project getting launched. I hope it goes well and good luck to you all. |
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