Glass Daisies in Bloom at Wigan & Leigh Hospice Memory Garden

A couple of weeks ago, we had the immense pleasure of attending the grand opening of the beautiful Memory Garden at Wigan & Leigh Hospice.
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Last month we made and donated several fused glass daisies, replicating the hospice’s logo. These were then fitted into wooden posts that add some decoration, but also serve as leaning posts for those who aren’t able to get around easily.

The daisies were made from hand cut clear and opaque fusing glass and sprinkled with frit (finely ground glass) to create a tactile surface once fired. You can see our Craftswoman Tamsin, who made the daisies standing proudly with the leaning posts in the photos.

We think the garden looks beautiful, and feel very privileged to have contributed to it even in a small way. The garden was designed by John Williams from Eco Designs and it was a pleasure to work with him on this project. Many aspects of the garden were made and donated by local artisans and businesses, including:

John and Adam from Eco Designs for providing all the architectural design work free of charge.

Richard and the team from P R England for completing all the building work and for donating a beautiful wooden bench swing.

Anne from The Pottery Studio for creating the beautiful ceramic hospice daisies that have created a great feature for our garden visitors to enjoy.

Andrew & Tamsin from The Stained Leaded Glass Company for providing the glass daisies in the wooden posts dotted around the garden free of charge.

Everyone at Sherman and Young Timber Merchants for providing the timber used in the wooden leaning posts dotted around the garden free of charge.

Peter Walford & Son Electrical for sorting the lighting and electrics for the garden, ensuring it can still be beautifully visible in the dark.

Paul from Made Profiles Ltd for providing the stainless steel materials used to create our supporters dedication plaques free of charge.
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Mark from Etch and Cut for providing the beautiful engraving on the dedication plaques.