It’s hoped the garden makeover will provide a much-needed distraction for poorly youngsters and their parents
Back L-R: Mark Wellings (UK Electrical), Tim Lewis, David Cotterill (both Inco Contracts) and Myles Weldon (DMW).
Front L-R: Louise Skyte, Jo Catchpole (both Inco Contracts), Amanda Winwood, Amie Rogers and Kirsty Lewis (all Your RWTC)
A “drab and uninspiring space” has been transformed into an open-air cinema for young patients to enjoy at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital.
It’s hoped the garden makeover will provide a much-needed distraction for poorly youngsters and their parents.
The tired and unloved outdoor area was now brimming with colour after being fully redecorated.
It now boasts new windows, a pagoda, and a 65-inch cinema screen and projector, to allow families to watch some of their favourite films, shows and sporting events together in the fresh air.
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The makeover was supported by Inco Contracts, which donated materials and time to help complete the two-week project.
The Cannock-based firm, which specialises in industrial, commercial and education refurbishment schemes across the UK, galvanised its supply chain to take part.
It roped in DMW and UK Electrical, who added their expertise to the mix by providing decorative services and the installation of new festoon lights free of charge.
Inco Contracts made Your RWTC – the registered Charity of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust – its charity of the year, and “had to get involved” in the project.
Tim Lewis, associate director at Inco Contracts, said: “When we heard about the children’s garden makeover that Jason Guy is leading the fundraising on, we knew we had to get involved – £37,000 has been raised to date, which is a fantastic amount.
“Rather than some of that going towards repairs, we could use our own skills and those of our supply chain to get the space into a good standard.
“This means all the money can be used on new equipment and seating to really create something special.”
Amanda Winwood, charity development manager at Your RWTC, said the garden makeover was “the icing on the cake” of Inco Contracts’ support over the last 12 months.
She said: “I can’t thank the firm and its amazing staff enough.
“It has brought a drab and uninspiring space back to life and now we can really get down to building something that will stimulate, inspire and hopefully help children recover.
“This is always a stressful time for patients and their parents, and I believe this new garden will be a fantastic distraction from the treatment they are undergoing.”