Rehabilitation Unit’s fundraising party

Patients at the Central England Rehabilitation Unit in Warwick Gates showed off the fruits of their labour in the new hospital garden at a fundraising party last Friday.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Aug 2013, 08:00 BST
Part of the new garden was opened by Michael Spowart from Campion Ward. He is pictured with Rod Mansell (Chairman of The League of Friends), his Mother Kate O'Driscoll, Susie Fenton, Jean Johns (Hotel Service Oporations Manager), David Wolstencroft, Catherine Wickens (Project Leader) and Barbara Chambers. MHLC-02-08-13 Flower party Aug5Part of the new garden was opened by Michael Spowart from Campion Ward. He is pictured with Rod Mansell (Chairman of The League of Friends), his Mother Kate O'Driscoll, Susie Fenton, Jean Johns (Hotel Service Oporations Manager), David Wolstencroft, Catherine Wickens (Project Leader) and Barbara Chambers. MHLC-02-08-13 Flower party Aug5
Part of the new garden was opened by Michael Spowart from Campion Ward. He is pictured with Rod Mansell (Chairman of The League of Friends), his Mother Kate O'Driscoll, Susie Fenton, Jean Johns (Hotel Service Oporations Manager), David Wolstencroft, Catherine Wickens (Project Leader) and Barbara Chambers. MHLC-02-08-13 Flower party Aug5

Visitors enjoyed fresh fruit and fruit-and-veg themed cakes at the volunteer-run event, while dieticians promoted the five-a-day healthy eating campaign.

Catherine Wickens, senior specialist dietitian and organiser of the hospital’s garden project group said: “It has been a real pleasure to be out in the garden with patients and their families - many of whom are keen gardeners.

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“We are now able to plan sessions linked to stimulation of the five senses in a lovely outdoor environment.”

The event was raising funds for the hospital’s Brain Injury Appeal and further developments of the garden. To find out more about the appeal, call 495321 ext 8049 or email [email protected]