Students from N-able, a therapeutic school for young people aged 11 to 25, were busy transforming a section at the front of Worcester’s Perdiswell allotments for everyone to enjoy.
The new space features raised flower beds bursting with colour, fruit trees that will one day provide fresh produce for residents and rustic wooden benches where people can sit, relax and enjoy the surroundings.
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The students wanted to create something meaningful for the community, especially for the younger children who walk past on their way to school and for the residents of two nearby care homes, offering them a peaceful place to rest and watch the world go by.
Throughout the project the students have developed a range of practical and life skills from gardening and teamwork to design and maintenance.
The project has also had a powerful impact on their wellbeing, giving them a strong sense of pride and achievement in creating something lasting for others to enjoy.
Scott Holdaway, the outdoor learning lead from N-able, said: “Our students have absolutely loved creating this area.
“It’s been amazing to see their confidence grow as they’ve worked together to build something so positive for the whole community.”
The N-able team hopes everyone in the area, whether out for a walk, visiting the allotments or simply passing by, will take a moment to enjoy the new garden space and share in the students’ sense of accomplishment.
N-able has Worcester bases at John Comyn Drive and London Road.
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