New pathway puts Bluebell Wood kids on road to future fun

The garden at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice has been improved by Amey and Aggregate Industries.

The pathways through the hospice garden in North Anston were rough and uneven, making it difficult at times for staff and parents to push children in wheelchairs to the sensory garden and around the hospice grounds. 

But Amey, who are currently resurfacing the roads and pavements across Sheffield as part of the Streets Ahead contract, carried out the work with materials were supplied by Aggregate Industries. 

Over 330 square metres of surfacing material was laid, weighing almost 40 tonnes, ensuring that families who use the hospice can now fully access all of the facilities.

Rob Allen, Amey’s business director in Sheffield, said: “We are delighted that we have been able to help Bluebell Wood by resurfacing the path through the garden. 

“A large majority of the work that we're doing in Sheffield consists of resurfacing the city's roads and pavements and so being able to use the team's expertise to help a local charity is fantastic.

“Our employees always enjoy taking part in community projects and this activity in particular has proved very rewarding for all those involved. 

“We are also very pleased to have been able to work collaboratively with Aggregate Industries, one of our suppliers.”

Andrew Drury, Bluebell Wood’s facilities manager, said: “Groups from Amey have volunteered with us before and we were so happy to see them come back.

“The resurfacing of the garden path will make such a difference to the 250 children we care for, and their families.

“Our garden offers places for sensory play as well as our Dragonfly Garden for remembering loved ones who have passed away, it's great that everyone can now use it fully. 

“We’re very thankful to Amey and Aggregate Industries for all their hard work.”