The POETS Society’s Andy Bigg, Steve Beckett, and Wayne Lambert attended the Haven House Children’s Hospice Summer Garden Party on 16th September.

A silver medal-winning garden from this year’s Royal Chelsea Flower Show has found its permanent home at Haven House Children’s Hospice and was officially opened in a heartwarming ceremony attended by over 100 supporters.

The garden, designed by Hamzah-Adam Desai and kindly donated by Mental Health Innovations in partnership with MS Amlin, now offers a vibrant, therapeutic space for children and families supported by the hospice. Featuring a colour wheel-inspired planting design, sustainable materials, and immersive seating areas, the space is designed to promote reflection, calm, and connection with nature.

The ribbon was cut by sisters Ava and Poppy Tuckwell, whose sister Orla was cared for by Haven House. Their Guests included hospice patron and local MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith, garden designer Hamzah-Adam Desai, hospice families, and supporters. Justin Derbyshire, CEO of Haven House, said:” This beautiful garden has been generously relocated here to Haven House, where it will now serve as a place of peace, reflection, and healing. It is more than just a garden - it’s a living symbol of resilience, of healing, and above all, of love.”

Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, a long-time supporter of the hospice, added: “This new garden is a powerful symbol of Haven House’s holistic approach to care - supporting not just physical health, but also mental and emotional wellbeing. Nature plays a vital role in helping people heal and cope, and I’m proud to support an organisation that brings such comfort and hope to families in our community at their most difficult times.”

At the event, Andy, Steve, and Wayne were fortunate to meet Big John Fisher (aka The Bosh-Father) and his son Johnny Fisher (Aka Romford Bull), a Professional British Heavyweight Boxer, who, like the Poet’s Society, are also active supporters and fundraisers for Haven House.

This event marks the start of Haven House’s expanding Nature Wellness Programme, which includes forest school sessions, outdoor sensory activities, and specialist support for children with complex needs. The goal is to ensure that all families, especially those facing life-limiting conditions, can experience the proven benefits of time spent in nature.

To find out more about Haven House Children's Hospice
please click the link:

www.havenhouse.org.uk