A new memorial Garden has been opened in Barry

The three planted a beautiful fuchsia in the centre of a circular raised flowered bed in The Knap Gardens, Barry and gave thanks to all who have supported this project.

They were joined by volunteer gardeners and volunteers from Companies House, WepCo and Print Sauce, all of whom have helped create this special garden which has been funded by a £1,000 Green Grant from Barry Town Council.

Volunteers and Councillors at the new Memorial Garden (Image: Paul Fears; Paul Fears)

Chief Executive Irfon Rees said the following: “Tŷ Hafan’s Precious Memories Memorial Garden has been designed as a peaceful and reflective space where anyone can take time to remember loved ones, whether connected directly to the hospice or otherwise,”

“I just want to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in this wonderful project. I hope that Tŷ Hafan’s Precious Memories Memorial Garden will be a beautiful place for peace and personal reflection for the whole community for many years to come.”

The Mayor of Barry, Cllr Catherine Iannucci-Williams, said: “The memorial garden is going to mean so many different things to so many different people across our community and I was really pleased to join Tŷ Hafan staff and volunteers for the opening. I am proud that Barry Town Council was able to support the garden with funding and know that the garden is going to become a very special place for people to visit.”

Volunteers and Councillors at the New Memorial Garden (Image: Paul Fears; Paul Fears)

Cllr Elliot Penn, Mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan, said: “I can think of no better location than there in The Knap Gardens, a park that holds special memories for generations of people from South Wales and beyond.”

“Tŷ Hafan cares for children and supports families from across Wales. As a result, there will be many people from far away who for the rest of their lives will feel an emotional tie to Barry.”