"Volunteer Linda Fisher, 68, discovered the hub two years ago when she was 'socially isolated' and said the garden 'will be an ice-breaker for people walking past'."
"'I've got my group of friends now and an amazing community in Yarm who I mostly met through the Wellness centre,' she said. '[The garden] is going to be transformational.'"
"'It gave me a purpose in life to actually get out and meet people,' said Richard Barker, 82, who lost his wife 13 years ago."
The Yarm Wellness center will unveil a new garden designed to enhance residents' wellbeing and combat social isolation. The garden features three spaces, including raised plant beds, flower beds, and benches. Volunteer Linda Fisher, who experienced social isolation, believes the garden will help people connect. The center offers various programs, including peer support groups and creative sessions. Volunteer Richard Barker, who found purpose after losing his wife, emphasizes the importance of the facility in his life. The garden is expected to be transformational for the community.
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