UK: ‘Secret’ community garden wins top award from The Queen
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“We work hard to develop environmental practices in our gardens but also through the education that we do.
Lucy Kapasi
ITV News Central
Nov 15, 2021
Excerpt:
Martineau Gardens in Birmingham has been recognised for the work done by its army of volunteers many of whom have learning disabilities or come to improve their mental health.
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award given to voluntary groups in the UK – was given during lockdown, but the team have only just been able to receive it and celebrate their win.
Jenni Fryer, CEO of Martineau Gardens said: “I think it’s fitting to have received the Queen’s Award during the time world leaders are coming together to discuss climate change.
“We work hard to develop environmental practices in our gardens but also through the education that we do.
“I am so proud of the level of compassion and hard work from our volunteers and to be able to go and celebrate as a team and go and accept the award was absolutely amazing.”
