A new allotment space in Leighton Buzzard is set to help unpaid family carers
Carers Bedfordshire are looking for volunteers to help clear the space.
Carers Bedfordshire are looking for volunteers to help clear the space that was kindly donated to them by Linslade & Southcourt Allotment Association.
With an estimated 40,000 carers in Bedfordshire, this area is set to become a respite area where unpaid family carers can go to help with their wellbeing, by growing plants and vegetables.
The long term vision is to involve local schools in the project and provide an environment where younger people can learn about what carers go through in supporting their loved ones.
Sharon Rogers, Service Lead at Carers in Bedfordshire said:
“At the moment the plot is a little overgrown and needs a bit of TLC, but it’s only surface weed and will soon become a tranquil haven for carers.
“A few volunteers could sort it out in no time. We are also looking to put a ramp in place for wheel chair access and an eco-loo will be arriving soon. We are so grateful for the association in donating us this valuable space to give our carers some respite. They work tirelessly behind closed doors looking after loved ones who couldn’t cope without them.”
If you're interested in helping clear the space, email sharon.rogers@carersinbeds.org.uk, you can also find out more about the support Carers in Bedfordshire provide on their website.