Found at Burnett Edgar Medical Centre at Central Drive, the ‘What Matters To Me’ garden will help people going through loneliness.
The centre welcomed visitors, including the Mayor and Mayoress of Barrow, to showcase the work that has been done.
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Barrow Social prescribing link worker Zoe McGerty said: “This garden has been a labour of love, built not just with tools and soil, but with generosity, teamwork, and a shared belief in the power of community.
“It simply wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support we’ve received along the way.”
Mayor Fred Chatfield and Mayoress Elizabeth Chatfield conducted the ceremony (Image: Submitted)
Zoe described it as an ‘uplifting, joyful, and truly inspiring’ journey to bring the garden to life.
Thanks went to centre stalwart Les for his ‘constant support’ and bacon sandwiches, Paul Curwen from MKM Barrow for the donation of ‘vital’ materials, the centre’s staff for believing in the idea and the Community Payback team for going ‘above and beyond’ to make the garden a reality.
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Zoe added: “And of course, to our wonderful volunteers, thank you from the bottom of our hearts – you’ve shown up, week after week, rain or shine, with open hands and open hearts.
“This garden is a reflection of what happens when people come together with a shared purpose – to make something meaningful, for everyone.
“It’s more than a patch of land; it’s a place of growth, healing, and hope.”
The garden was made possible thanks to the ‘power’ of the local community (Image: Submitted)
A social prescribing link worker like Zoe typically spends time working with people to connect them with local community activities and services that can improve their health and wellbeing.
They work with people in need of practical, social and emotional support over a number of sessions so that they can ultimately find a more comfortable footing in society.