Our Garden for Alice fundraising appeal aims to create a stunning outdoor garden for paediatric patients and their families at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital.

Alice Ward, the dedicated childrens unit at the Oswestry based hospital, provides specialist advice, diagnosis and treatment for children between 0 18 years with bone, joint and muscular disorders.

Funding is needed to enhance the current garden area to ensure it is inclusive for all the children RJAH cares for, while being accessible throughout the day and during the evening.

The aim is to provide a private, safe and stimulating environment which not only promotes health and wellbeing but will also offer a calming escape from the hospital environment for long term and returning patients.

The beautifully designed garden will see the introduction of many therapeutic features, including a covered canopy, woodland walk, bridge, vegetable patch, hornbeam trail, garden room and moon arches.

Each carefully considered design feature provides a wealth of benefits to patients and families, from tranquil spots to observe nature, to rehabilitation zones and secluded weatherproof areas to host outdoor games and learning.