The Greenfingers Charity is delighted to announce that the Gathering Heart Garden at Hope House Children’s Hospice in Oswestry will officially open on Tuesday 30th September 2025 (10.30am to 12.30pm).
Created by the talented teams at CW Studio and Landstruction, the garden has been thoughtfully designed as a place of movement, interaction, and sensory engagement. With inclusive play equipment, shaded seating areas, and quiet spaces for reflection, the Gathering Heart Garden will provide life-enhancing moments for children, families, and staff, evolving beautifully with the seasons.
Boyd Douglas Davies, Chairman of Greenfingers Charity, said: “We are thrilled to see the Gathering Heart Garden at Hope House come to life. It is a truly magical space that will provide precious moments of joy, connection, and comfort for children, siblings, parents, and carers for many years to come. We are immensely grateful to everyone whose generosity and hard work has made this possible.”
Andy Goldsmith, CEO of Hope House Children’s Hospice, commented: “Every day we see the difference that outdoor space makes to the children and families who come to Hope House. The Gathering Heart Garden is far more than a garden – it is a sanctuary of play, laughter, and peace where families can create lasting memories together, even in the most difficult of times. We are deeply grateful to the Greenfingers Charity and everyone involved for gifting us such a remarkable space.”
Finally, Sarah Daniels, Activity Lead at Hope House children’s hospice, added: “The Gathering Heart Garden encourages meaningful play for the children. When they are out in the playground and gardens, they are part of that world, learning about their own bodies and experiencing a real sense of enjoyment. As the children grow and change, they will take different benefits and pleasures from it, so it really will be a big part of their experience at Hope House. Thank you so much to the Greenfingers Charity for completing this project and to all those who have helped make it a reality.”
The Greenfingers Charity also extends heartfelt thanks to all those who have contributed to the creation of the Gathering Heart Garden, including LOFA, NPT Transatlantic, Abel Sim, Creative Health for planting and seating, the National Lottery, The Hobson Trust, the Bernard Sunley Trust and the Solar Centre. Their generosity – along with the dedication of designers, landscapers, volunteers and many other supporters of Greenfingers – has helped make this very special project a reality.
