Player Backing For Albrighton Moat & Garden Project

Dave Edwards and Wayne Hennessey recently accompanied Wolves Aid Trustee, Rachael Heyhoe Flint, to The Albrighton Moat & Garden Project to view the progress made on their new Sensory Garden, with building work commencing following a £22,000 donation from Wolves Aid.

The Albrighton Moat and Gardens is a Day Centre for the Disabled serving Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas, which provides disabled people of all ages with motivational activities to increase self-reliance, boost confidence and improve physical and mental well-being.

The Sensory Garden is intended to provide a safe environment whilst providing visual and tactile stimulation for users whose sensory awareness may be fragile, including interactive elements to meet the needs of all five senses; visual, texture, sounds, fragrance and taste.

The garden aims to complement the already established core activities of angling (from wheelchair accessible jetties) and the Horticultural and Environmental education projects, as well as arts, drama and craftwork.

They have over 6000 visitors per year from residential homes, hospices, day centres and various individuals.

Will Clowes, Wolves Community Trust General Manager, said of the project: “We’re delighted to be able to help such a worthwhile project as Albrighton Moat & Garden.

“The Sensory Garden will hopefully give endless enjoyment to the many visitors with disabilities, who travel from the environs of Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire and Shropshire”.