Broomfield Hospital s Garden of Remembrance
- Credit: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
A garden of remembrance has been created at Broomfield Hospital, with a metal arch and the words “Our Heroes 2020 .
The garden has been designed as a restful space with seating for staff to visit, and give them a quiet area to remember colleagues and friends.
It was funded through Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity with support from NHS Charities Together and the Captain Sir Tom Moore fund.
Broomfield Hospital s Garden of Remembrance
- Credit: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Susan Malam, Clare Panniker and Richard Hughes at the entrance to Broomfield Hospital s Garden of Remembrance. The arch states Our Heroes 2020
Broomfield Hospital opened the impressive garden area after four months of planning. The garden was developed by head of hospital grounds and gardens, Richard Hughes and funded through Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity with support from NHS Charities Together and the Captain Sir Tom Moore fund. A tree has also been planted in memory of Capt Tom, who £38.9million for the NHS Covid-19 Appeal. The planting took place on Friday, which would have been his 101st birthday. Richard said it has been a “privilege” to create the garden. He added: “This is an area to remember NHS staff and for all NHS colleagues to visit and feel extremely proud of the work they have done. It’s been a real privilege to help create this garden and bring it to life, celebrating life.”
Broomfield Hospital opened the impressive garden area after four months of planning. The garden was developed by head of hospital grounds and gardens, Richard Hughes and funded through Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity with support from NHS Charities Together and the Captain Sir Tom Moore fund. A tree has also been planted in memory of Capt Tom, who £38.9million for the NHS Covid-19 Appeal. The planting took place on Friday, which would have been his 101st birthday. Richard said it has been a “privilege” to create the garden. He added: “This is an area to remember NHS staff and for all NHS colleagues to visit and feel extremely proud of the work they have done. It’s been a real privilege to help create this garden and bring it to life, celebrating life.”
Broomfield Hospital opened the impressive garden area after four months of planning. The garden was developed by head of hospital grounds and gardens, Richard Hughes and funded through Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity with support from NHS Charities Together and the Captain Sir Tom Moore fund. A tree has also been planted in memory of Capt Tom, who £38.9million for the NHS Covid-19 Appeal. The planting took place on Friday, which would have been his 101st birthday. Richard said it has been a “privilege” to create the garden. He added: “This is an area to remember NHS staff and for all NHS colleagues to visit and feel extremely proud of the work they have done. It’s been a real privilege to help create this garden and bring it to life, celebrating life.”