Chris Packham opens Garden of Memories at Yorkshire hospice
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive
Wildlife presenter Chris Packham opened a new remembrance garden at Martin House Children's Hospice in Boston Spa for bereaved families.
Chris Packham, the well-known broadcaster and conservationist, visited Martin House Children's Hospice in Boston Spa to officially open the Garden of Memories. The garden of reflection and remembrance is designed to support bereaved families by giving them a peaceful, dedicated space to remember their loved ones.
Before the opening ceremony, Mr Packham toured the hospice, learned about its specialist palliative care and bereavement support services, and spoke with families about their experiences. He described the hospice as 'absolutely astonishing' and praised the garden as 'another remarkable asset in what is a truly remarkable place'.
Martin House supports more than 550 children and young people with life-shortening conditions each year as well as their families. The garden was created with input from Martin House's Bereaved Parent Advisory Group and care teams. It is open to families at any time and includes interactive elements inspired by therapeutic stories such as The Hare-Shaped Hole and The Invisible String.
How it is being reported
- Chris Packham opens special Garden of Memories at Yorkshire children's hospiceWildlife presenter Chris Packham opens Martin House’s Garden of Memories, offering bereaved families in Yorkshire a peaceful place to remember children.The Press (York) · 14 Oct, 05:00
- Chris Packham opens special Garden of Memories at Yorkshire children's hospiceWildlife presenter Chris Packham opens Martin House’s Garden of Memories, offering bereaved families in Yorkshire a peaceful place to remember children.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 14 Oct, 05:00
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