OFFICIAL OPENING FOR THE NEW

SENSORY GARDEN

On Saturday 11th September, the Sensory Garden at the entrance of Midsomer Norton Town Park was officially opened by Mayor Lynda Robertson, assisted by President of the Lions Club, Sarah Oughton and MP Jacob ReesMogg. The ceremony had been postponed twice because of COVID restrictions but finally took place in beautiful weather. The Radstock and Midsomer Norton Lions Club conceived the idea for the garden and sponsored all the plants and Andy King from New Leaf Studio designed the garden. Planting was undertaken by Stonebarn and the garden is maintained by Town Warden Dave Paisey. Dave ventured to the Town Park early on Saturday morning for one last check before the ceremony. The Lions dressed the garden with bunting, set out seats and a stall providing drinks and snacks. President Sarah Oughton welcomed MP Jacob Rees-Mogg and Mayor Lynda Robertson, who thanked the Lions for the project which offers inclusivity via a ‘rich therapeutic experience.’ Thanks were offered to Margaret Burden for organising the opening ceremony and liaising with all the groups involved, as well as Andy King Landscape Architect and to former Mayor Paul Myers, for his vision and determination in creating a Town Park for the community. The garden contains conifers, chosen for their strong vertical shape, soft touch and scented foliage; grasses with rustling striped leaves to create sound and movement; lamb’s ear plants with soft leaves and a lush, jungly bedding plant called elephant’s ear (Bergenia), bamboos, herbs and local apple trees. The Town Trust are extremely grateful for the generous donation from the Lions and their contribution to the Town Park.