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Making A DifferenceHospital garden designer's work nominated as tributeby John Dean
Volunteers from the Prince's Trust Volunteers Team 3, at Bishop Auckland, County Durham, carried out the work in the grounds of Weardale Community Hospital, in Stanhope. The garden was created in memory of Robert Niven, of Ingleton, Teesdale, who designed the hospital but died last year at the age of 51 after a battle against cancer. Now, the project has been entered into Making A Difference, a competition run by The Northern Echo and sponsored by the regional development agency, One NorthEast, to pay tribute to volunteers who carry out work which benefits the environment and local communities. Gillian Nelson, the team leader, who with assistant Sarah Antcliffe led a team of 11 young volunteers, said the idea arose out of suggestions from hospital staff. She said: "With Mr Niven being from Scotland, we went with a Scottish theme. We also came up with idea of a sensory garden for the patients and public in another part of the garden. We think Mr Niven would have approved of what we have accomplished." The team received help from local businesses, residents and the probation service, and helped the volunteers develop skills. Member Stephanie Blenkinsop, 18, of Frosterley, said: "I enjoyed doing the gardening and the fact that the project was about motivation and leadership." Glenis Robinson, a sister at the hospital, said: "It gives the patients a lot of pleasure. We had wanted to do something in memory of Robert Niven, who was a great friend and supporter of the hospital, then these young people came along. We are delighted." Making A Difference is now in its fifth year and has been sponsored since its beginnings by regional development agency One NorthEast. It is open to groups or individuals involved in environmental schemes as diverse as improving ponds, enhancing school grounds, creating sensory gardens, encouraging recycling, promoting energy efficiency and protecting wildlife habitats. The closing date is August 15, after which a shortlist of three schemes will be visited by a panel of judges. The winner receives £500 and two-runners-up will receive prizes. Former entries are welcome. If you wish to nominate your scheme, simply print out the entry form, complete it with as much information as you want, and post it back to us by August 15. Entry forms will also be printed in The Northern Echo throughout the next three months. • back
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