A new sensory garden has been officially opened in St. Michael’s House and Rogha Adult Day Services in Templeogue. The garden was constructed by Lydon in partnership with St. Michael’s House as part of Lydon’s social and non-profit support. It will provide a spacious sensory rest area and also an opportunity for people in both services to learn about gardening and planting at a QQI level.
Anthony Lydon, Director of Lydon, said: “This has been a great opportunity to contribute to a really worthy cause. We had a great team working on this project together with St. Michael’s House. Lydon are always happy to facilitate and help out – anything that gives a little, we’re happy to do,” he said.
The six-week project was developed under St. Michael’s House Corporate Volunteer Programme, which has welcomed contributions of over 10,000 volunteers from Ireland’s leading companies, who have made a positive impact on the lives of people attending our services.
Rhoda Judge, Projects Coordinator at St. Michael’s House said: “It was such a pleasure to work with Anthony Lydon and his team - they have been incredibly generous, and they went above and beyond to deliver this project. Their generosity means that this garden will be used now on a daily basis by all the people we support in both Rogha and Templeogue, not just now but far into the future.”
The completion of the sensory garden underscores Lydon’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and meaningful community engagement and also highlights the impact of building strong partnerships. By partnering with St. Michael’s House, Lydon has delivered a lasting facility that will enhance the daily experiences of adults who attend Rogha and Templeogue Day Services, which aligns with St Michael’s House’s dedication to creating positive social impact through strategic collaboration.
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