Opening the Sensory Garden at Forth Valley Sensory Centre

01/03/2019

Lord-Lieutenant cutting the ribbon at the entrance to the garden
The Lord-Lieutenant cutting the ribbon at the entrance to the garden

Lord-Lieutenant Simpson had the pleasure of cutting the ribbon to open the new sensory garden at Forth Valley Sensory Centre.

The garden was closed in 2016 after it was targeted by vandals. However,  the Centre saw this as an opportunity to make it even better, having added an array of new picturesque elements amongst which sculptures and a new water feature.

Lord-Lieutenant Simpson speaking with visitors.
Alan Simpson speaking with visitors.

When asked for his opinion, the Lord-Lieutenant responded, “The Forth Valley Sensory Centre is an outstanding facility that helps so many people who have lost their sight or hearing to lead normal fulfilled lives.

 

The coordinated approach by multiple agencies and the provision of a broad range of services is what makes it so successful. I am therefore delighted that the Sensory Garden is reopening again and is even better as it incorporates a number of improvements that will appeal to everyone in the community and not just those with a sensory condition. Everyone who has been involved in the planning or fundraising and who helped to create the garden really need to be congratulated for what they have achieved.”

Lord-Lieutenant Simpson speaking with some visitors by the cafe.
Alan Simpson speaking with some visitors by the cafe.

 

The Sensory Garden is a public facility, open to everyone, from 9am-5pm each day. There are benches and tables where visitors can enjoy their own food or purchase something from the Centre Café.