A SECOND memorial garden in Woodchurch has been restored to its former glory and brought back into use thanks to the work of a community partnership.

The land, situated at the corner of Cheverton Close and Hoole Road has been cleared of weeds and undergrowth as part of community gardening project Flourish.

New benches and planters made and installed by the group, while retaining the memorial plaque supplied by local funeral director Sue Porter.

The project was made possible thanks to help from Wirral Metropolitan College's Princes Trust Team and support from Wirral West Constituency Committee.

The memorial gardens were established to provide a place of reflection for people who have lost loved ones on the estate but they had fallen into disrepair.

Th cleared of weeds and undergrowth with new benches and planters made and installed by the group, while retaining the memorial plaque supplied by local funeral director Sue Porter.

In 2016, local partnership HYPE (which stands for Helping Young People Everywhere) restored the memorial garden at the junction of Huddleston Close and Hoole Road, Woodchurch.

Project manager and secretary at Flourish at Ford Way, Ian Jones, said: "To re-establish the second Memorial Garden at Hoole Road goes to show what can be done and achieved when local residents work in partnership with Wirral Council.

"Flourish have worked with a team of young people from the Princes Trust who have helped clear the site ready for the planters and benches to be installed, which Flourish have designed and built for the local community to enjoy.

"Thank you to everyone who helped us with the project, including the Princes Trust Team and Wirral West Constituency Team.

"Many local residents have already said how pleased they are to see the garden looking so wonderful."

Cllr Jeff Green, chair of Wirral West Constituency Committee, said: "Grass roots projects like Flourish are excellent examples of what can be achieved when the community works together.

"I'm really pleased to hear that they are also receiving national recognition."

Cllr Matthew Patrick, Wirral cabinet member for community engagement said: "All over Wirral, neighbourhoods are being improved by volunteers working with the council and organisations from the social sector.

"Not only are they making a real difference in their local area, they are a great social outlet for people who get to make new friends and achieve something tangible in their communities."

Flourish is a community association based in Woodchurch who work to improve the local neighbourhood and community greenspaces.

The group has secured support from Power to Change, a national organisation that helps grow and support community businesses. 

Flourish would like to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer, get involved and learn new skills. Contact Ian Jones on 07576511986 for further information.