Community garden providing 'peaceful space' opens

A community garden providing a peaceful space away from the "hustle and bustle of daily life" has been opened.

The sensory garden at Dawley Christian Centre in Telford, described as a "tranquil oasis", features colourful, sweet-smelling flowers, herbs and calming water features, Telford and Wrekin Council said.

The authority put £7,000 of funding towards the space, which includes an area where children under five can learn to plant.

Sharon Hanson, church secretary at Dawley Christian Centre, said the project had been "several years in the making".

"It was just a piece of grass and now it is a peaceful space for everyone to visit and take time out from the hustle and bustle of daily life," she added.

The council said this and similar projects helped to bring people together and "create a sense of belonging".

Upcycled planters and benches were used to create the garden, which is surrounded by a fence made with recycled bottles.

The garden on High Street is available for people to use Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 14:00.

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