Combat Stress Therapeutic Garden Wins Silver Medal!!
Cirencester Civil Engineering (CCE Driveways) were first approached by Dorinda Wolfe Murray of Independent Gardening Limited who asked for advice about resin surfacing for the garden being designed for this years Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Mike Sugg (MD) decided that instead of just installing the paths for the garden he would help with the “build up” he felt the cause a worthy one. As it turned out CCE Ltd became the main sponsor and contractor.
Fi Boyle, of Fi Boyle Garden Design based in Wiltshire, designed the garden. Fi’s husband, a former army officer had suffered both a head injury and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) following an accident a few years ago. This gave Fi a very personal and intimate understanding of the need of those effected by PTSD and TBI.
The garden has been designed to be used by ex Service personnel, under going treatment for PTSD and other psychological wounds at the Combat Stress’ headquarters in Leatherhead. It has been designed to be gentle and flowing. The pathway was chosen to be smooth textured so Mike advised the resin bound system. A mellow honey coloured aggregate mix was decided on to compliment the central spiral dry stone wall.
Work got underway in mid June, the garden soon started to come together under the supervision of Mike and Lee White his Contracts Manager. Dave Dawe of Spade Oak Limited offered his company services to undertake some of the ground works. The weather was dry and hot but work continued in ernest right up until Fi’s last planting on Sunday ready for Monday’s judging.
To every ones joy and delight the garden was awarded a Silver Medal. Fi who has only recently graduated from The Garden Design School last year was ecstatic.
CCE Driveways enjoyed every momement of the building of the garden, also leading a hand with planting, watering, liaising with nurseries to source plants etc. We forged a strong friendship with Fi and Dorinda and look forward to working with them in the future.
Fi and Dorinda’s testimonial to CCE Limited :
Our fantastic major sponsor and contractor without whom the garden could not have been completed. Their endless patience, humour and attention to detail make them a delight to work with. CCE Ltd can undetake all of your hard landscaping requiements and can offer a personalized design facilty. All work finished to a very high standard.
When the show has finished, the Combat Stress Therapeutic Garden is to be dismantled and moved to the Tyrwhitt House, Leatherhead where the veterans under going treatment can use and enjoy the garden.
