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Young people are increasingly struggling with their mental health. The effects of covid, social media and cost of living pressures are all contributing to a decline in wellbeing and an in increase in mental health disorders.

So what can we do about it?

Green spaces and gardens are associated with decreased stress and have a significant positive impact on pupil health and wellbeing (RHS)

And soil even combats anxiety as it contains mycobacterium vaccae which stimulates serotonin production, a natural antidepressant (PNAS)

Last year our gardening club increased student wellbeing by connecting students with nature and the seasons, helping them grow and cook their own food and engaged with local charities and competitions

This year with the help of Friends of Twynham and local landscape architect Jacqui Van Bommel Senior Landscape architect, we want to go further .....

Our dream is to turn this otherwise unused courtyard into an accessible sanctuary, so all students can access nature, take time away from the pressure and stresses of modern life, and increase their mental wellbeing. This versatile space will also be used as an outdoor classroom.

If you want to make a huge positive impact to your local community this year, please support us in supporting these amazing young people.

CALLING ALL BUSINESSES

If you are a business and would like to sponsor an item within the garden, you will get your own plaque and dedication in our newsletter

Below you can find a selection of items to sponsor that give you a flavour of the atmosphere we are creating in this special outdoor retreat.

All items have the option of having a coloured acrylic donation ‘leaf’ or ‘flower’ shape added with your name on.

High table for meetings and gardening club planting sessions. Bespoke design, 1.2m x 1.2m x 0.9m in grey reformed plastic on black frame £500

High stools x 4, bespoke design from reformed plastic in rainbow colours on black frame £800

Branksome circular table for in the private meeting circle area, 1m diameter, pale grey reformed plastic on black frame. Loose cube stools made by volunteers to allow flexible, accessible seating.£500

Round picnic tables for lunch or outdoor classes. Seats 8, 2m wide, reformed plastic pale blue on black frame. 2 needed. £750

COSTWAY Giant Connect 4, suitable to be kept outdoors, 1 needed £110

Circular hardwood tree bench, to sit under the existing Mountain Ash tree in the centre of the courtyard £900

UV shade sail for private meeting circle, 6m triangle, breathable, UV protection, 1 needed £99

Shade parasol for tables, 3 needed, bright colours £98 eachPlants, trees, shrubs, climbers and grasses, to ensure colour, scent and texture for sun and shade, including fruit trees. Supplied and delivered by a local nursery for gardening club to plant. £1,900

Stainless steel solar powered water feature, 50cm diameter. An eye catching feature when viewed from the corridor, soothing babbling water when in the courtyard. £300

Local Purbeck rocks situated to provide a natural feel, connecting to our local environment. At sitting height for incidental seating. Price includes secure install. 6 rocks. £1,530

Entrance pergola over the decking ramp, with scented climbers growing over to provide a transition zone from school to garden. Bespoke made and installed to fit our design. £700

Circular pergola, an eye-catching feature, bespoke design in timber and core-ten steel with trellis for climbing vegetables and scented flowers. It surrounds the central existing tree. Constructed in-situ. £3,700

Oak posts for a private seating area. A comforting circle of posts screen a corner for private conversations. Installed in concrete for safety £2,800