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Defence Garden Scheme
April 2024
In Northern Ireland, Members are getting involved in the Defence Garden Scheme’s 10 week programme which started this Spring.
The Defence Garden Scheme supports veterans and service leavers, aiming to help fill the gap in mental health support by increasing access to nature-based therapy; creating the time and space for bespoke, holistic support and a ‘soft landing’.
So far, Members have enjoyed digging potatoes at a nursing home, planting seeds from our very own National Wellbeing Creative Programme, and have relished the sunshine while laying fresh bark chippings!
Defence Garden Scheme in Northern Ireland
Remembrance event in Belfast
November 2023
Members attended the Ledley Hall Boys and Girls Trust at their Remembrance event in East Belfast on Saturday.
The service and readings were led by the girls of the club.
A lovely girl named Poppy, laid the wreath on behalf of member Ada who unfortunately could not do so on the day. Poppy read her poem of thanks to veterans.
Ledley Hall Remembrance event
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