Work begins on garden for adults with disabilities

Work has begun on a new accessible garden in a care home for adults with disabilities.

Jersey Cheshire Home in St Helier was developing the garden to enable its residents to enjoy the outdoors in comfort and safety, staff said.

The charity has raised funds over the past three years to double the size of the space, which is hoped to encourage residents to garden and take part in outdoor hobbies.

The works were expected to be complete by the end of August, staff said.

Charity chief executive officer Donna Abel said: "This new space will create a safe, accessible and enriching environment where adults with disabilities can enjoy the outdoors with dignity and comfort."

She said the new garden would feature a pergola with heating and lighting to allow year-round use and extend social opportunities.

Ms Abel asked islanders if they could help contribute to a target of £7,500, which would be used to buy new tables, sofas and chairs for the garden, as well as accessible planters and storage.

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