Gardening offers many benefits for seniors by providing exercise, stimulation relaxation and friendship. Raised garden beds allow gardening to be more accessible.
The Rotary Club of Norfolk Island were successful in their application for a grant to construct, deliver and install cost effective raised garden beds for Seniors on Norfolk Island. The Rotary Club are reducing waste by repurposing metal sleeves and plastic pallets to make the raised garden beds.
They are working with the Health and Wellbeing Team to coordinate the list of interested people wishing to participate. The Rotary Club are also working with a number of individuals and organizations who are making this Rotary Project possible. They are: National Parks, Norfolk Island Garden Club, Norfolk Wave, Slick and Sons, Matt Reeves, Eric Sweeney, Michael Hatcher and Batesy’s Botanicals.
If you think that a raised garden bed might be for you, contact the Health and Wellbeing Team by phoning 22687 or emailing: healthandwellbeing@health.nlk.gov.nf . As there are limited garden beds available please register your interest so you don’t miss out, a small contribution is required.
