The garden at the medical facility has had a wonderful makeover, transforming the area into a safe, calming retreat for families spending time on the ward.
This social action project took place over the summer and saw young people weeding flower beds, painting fences, laying bark, planting shrubs, plants and trees and staining garden furniture – creating a peaceful, quiet haven where families can take time out of the hospital and catch their breath.
5. Calming retreat opens at Craigavon Area Hospital
The Lord Mayor, Ald Margaret Tinsley at the official opening of Blossom Children’s Ward Garden with representatives from Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Portadown Wellness Centre, Seagoe Youth Group and Craigavon Area Hospital staff. Photo: Contributed
6. Calming retreat opens at Craigavon Area Hospital
The new Blossom Children’s Ward Garden. Photo: Contributed
7. Calming retreat opens at Craigavon Area Hospital
The new Blossom Children’s Ward Garden. Photo: Contributed
8. Calming retreat opens at Craigavon Area Hospital
Timothy Conn (Good Relations Support Officer), Emma Casey (Community Development Officer), Lord Mayor, Ald Margaret Tinsley, Seamus McCrory (Head of Community Development), Alan McDowell from Portadown Wellness Centre and Linzi Hughes (Sister on Blossom Children’s Ward). Photo: Contributed