Alder Hey has received two awards at the RHS North West in Bloom Awards, winning a Gold Award in the hospital category and the Jolly Josh Inclusive Greenspace Award.
North West in Bloom is the regional body responsible for delivering the RHS Britain in Bloom competition across Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside. It is one of 18 regions and nations that make up Britain in Bloom.
The awards, held at the end of last year, were formally presented to Alder Hey Chair Dame Jo Williams by the Lord Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Janet Emsley, and the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Barbara Murray.
The awards commitment to greenspace, inclusivity, and accessibility at Alder Hey Children’s Health Campus, which includes Alder Hey in the Park (Alder Hey Children’s Hospital), the Institute in the Park, the Catkin Centre, Sunflower House and Alder Centre.
“Receiving two Britain in Bloom North West Awards is a wonderful honour for us all here at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Trust. To be presented with these awards by the Lord Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Janet Emsley, who proudly sponsored the Jolly Josh Inclusive Greenspace Award, and by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Barbara Murray, a dedicated supporter of Britain in Bloom, makes this recognition even more special. Winning the Gold Award in the hospital category, alongside the Jolly Josh Inclusive Greenspace Award sponsored by Rochdale Council, is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved. It recognises our commitment to creating gardens and open spaces that are not only high quality, but genuinely inclusive and welcoming for all who visit our campus.”
Dame Jo Williams, Chair of Alder Hey,