David Domoney from the hit ITV show “Love Your Garden” visited the charity Shoulder to Soldiers community allotment last week and was impressed by the gardening skills on show.
The allotment, provided by Bents Garden Centre, has been transformed by the hard work and dedication of around 40 veterans.
Cultivation Street presented the charity with a cheque for £1000 and 100 geraniums as Regional Winners of the Community Garden 2018 category.
Linda Fisher Trustee of the charity said: “David was impressed with the transformation of the allotment area, he took time out to speak to each and everyone of the veterans who have worked so hard to deliver the project. He gave them useful tips on maintaining the plot and lots of words of encouragement. We wanted to thank all local businesses and the community for their support and encourage any Armed Forces Families to get involved to come down and visit for a bacon butty and a brew at 10am every Sunday.”
Shoulder to Soldier is a charity that helps Tri Service Armed Forces Families when they need support. This action packed charity was founded Linda Fisher who is passionate about helping our armed forces veterans..
Working across the UK, Shoulder to Soldier offer a friendly service not only for serving personnel and ex serving personnel but also for their families.
They have a dedicated, professional team of Trustees and Volunteers.
The charities objective is to relieve the needs of people who have served or who are serving members of the Armed Forces and their families, in particular by; Providing relief of financial need, providing support, advocacy and practical advice and providing and assisting in the provision of recreational facilities in the interests of social welfare
If you feel you may need to contact Shoulder to Soldier please email [email protected] or visit their website at www.shouldertosoldier.org.uk
David Domony and Graham Young with his charity calendar
