A VIBRANT and welcoming sensory garden has officially opened at Chirk Court Nursing Home in Chirk, near Wrexham.
Marking many months of dedicated planning, fundraising and hard work, the ribbon was cut by Mayor of Wrexham, Councillor Tina Mannering, alongside disability liaison officer from Wrexham AFC, Kerry Evans. Residents, staff, families and members of the local community gathered to celebrate.
Chirk Court’s manager Jane Humphreys was the mastermind behind the new sensory garden, which has been designed with elderly residents and people living with dementia in mind.
She said: “I am so grateful for all the hard work and effort that everyone has put in, to create this fabulous space. We’ve built something truly special for our community and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped make this sensory garden a reality.”
The garden provides a safe, stimulating outdoor environment, where nature, colour, scent, sound and texture combine to support wellbeing, memory and relaxation.
From accessible pathways, soothing wind chimes and running water to fragrant blooms, eye-catching features and raised beds ideal for wheelchair users; every element has been carefully considered to create a fully inclusive, relaxing space.
The creation of Chirk Court’s sensory garden was a team effort which involved extensive research, fundraising and many hours of volunteering from both staff and residents.