BIRD boxes, feeding tables, planters and garden tool carriers are just some of the woodwork projects underway at Pembrokeshire Mencap, thanks to support from South Hook LNG.
Pembrokeshire Mencap provides day care at Stackpole Walled Gardens for young people with learning difficulties.
Through its community fund, South Hook LNG has now provided financial support for new tools, supporting workshop activities at the gardens.
Mariam Dalziel, South Hook LNG PR manager said: “We are proud to be able to support community groups through our partnership with PAVS.
"The new tools will allow students at Stackpole Gardens to continue to create a range of products from wood, helping to develop new skills and provide opportunities that complement the many learning opportunities already provided by the organisation.”
Debbie Drewett, gardens manager, said: “The new equipment will transform the learning experience, enabling the students to improve their work but, most importantly, the students will have a greater sense of wellbeing.
“Money generated by the sale of the products will contribute to the ongoing success of the organisation, so we can continue to support vulnerable adults.”
Supervised by trained staff and volunteers, many of the students are able to follow accredited training in horticultural work, including propagating and growing vegetables and flowers.
Fruit, vegetables and plants are harvested daily and are sold in the garden’s shop and fresh ingredients used in the garden’s tearoom.
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