A NEW memorial garden to commemorate children who have been cared for by Tŷ Hafan has been created at The Knap, Barry.
The Precious Memories Memorial Flower Garden was created by volunteers from Companies House and WEPCo, a partnership between the Development Bank of Wales and sustainable infrastructure company Meridiam.
The flowers are still in their early stages of growth, but as the weather gets warmer and the plants come into bloom, organisers say it will create a beautiful space near the lake. It contains plants including carex, heathers, armeria, ajuga, asters, hebe, campanula and sedum, all of which were chosen because they are suitable for a coastal area, and paid for by a Green Grant from Barry Town Council.
The existing memorial garden at the Tŷ Hafan hospice in Sully is not open to the general public on a day-to-day basis for security reasons and to protect the peaceful atmosphere, but people can visit the new garden at The Knap whenever they wish.
Fiona Hawthorn, individual giving and legacies manager for Tŷ Hafan said: “Our thinking was to create a beautiful outdoor public space which offers people somewhere for quiet reflection about their own loved ones who are no longer with us.
“Discussions started in March 2023 as a joint venture between Tŷ Hafan, the Vale Council and Barry Town Council and initial works were completed by two teams from our corporate volunteer partners WEPCo and Companies House, and they were supported by two of our existing volunteer gardeners, husband and wife team, Paul and Tracy Meakin.
“There are so many people I would like to thank for their help with this project, too many to mention here, but I would like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to Jon Greatrex, Parks Manager, Vale of Glamorgan Council, in particular, for his support. Without his help, this project would not have got off the ground.”
Tŷ Hafan has supported 352 children with life-shortening conditions and their families in the past six months alone, providing specialist palliative care addressing the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of each member of the family. From diagnosis to bereavement, Tŷ Hafan is there for the family for as long as they are needed.
It costs around £5.6 million every year (circa £15,275 a day) to provide Tŷ Hafan’s care services to children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families at the hospice and in homes and community settings throughout Wales.
Sarah Roberts, public relations manager for Tŷ Hafan said: “This new memorial garden is somewhere beautiful and peaceful away from the hospice itself, and it also provides an opportunity for people to read the information board where they can learn more about Tŷ Hafan and the wonderful work that takes place in the hospice and in the community.”
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