Garden of Memories Appeal
Fundraising campaign by
Geoffrey Eccleston
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€3,178.00raised of €15,000.00 goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Campaign Story
The Aim
To further enhance the wonderful facilities at Archangel Michael Hospice, Mesa Chorio, Paphos, Cyprus our team of volunteers from St Michael's Hospice Charity shop in Polemi village have decided that this year they wish to create a Garden of Remembrance in the Hospice grounds completing the work by December. The theme of the garden will be Memory-Reflection-Serenity and will aim to be a place of peace, colour and fragrance.
The garden will have a water feature, shaded seating areas and places where family and visitors can gather for refreshments and conversation, in addition, the design will allow for privacy and quiet contemplation.
Our planting advisers have compiled a list of flowers, shrubs and trees that will have maximum colour and fragrance but low water usage and maintenance.
Although our design has allowed for disabled and wheelchair access we are aware that many patients will be unable to leave their beds. To overcome this and allow those patients to also enjoy the sights and sounds of the garden we will be videoing the sights and sounds of the garden that will play on the the bedroom TVs.
Access to a garden is recognized throughout the Hospice Movement as an important element in the provision of holistic palliative care for those suffering from cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. We believe the garden will provide areas promoting tranquility, relaxation and beauty for patients and their families at a most difficult time in their lives.
The project has been fully costed and we hope that with the efforts of St Michael's Charity Shop, Polemi, kind donations from the public and support from local businesses the start and completion dates for this worthwhile cause can be achieved.
Where The Money Goes
| Item | Sponsor | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Raised Beds300mm x 600mm. 40 LM x 45/LM | . . . | €1800.00 |
| Handrails + Gate | . . . | €900.00 |
| Paved AreasPatterned Concrete: 169㎡ x 25㎡ | . . . | €4000.00 |
| HardcoreIf necessary: 2 loads + compaction. | . . . | €500.00 |
| Gravel2 Loads + weed suppressor | . . . | €900.00 |
| Irrigation + Water / Electricity Supply | . . . | €700.00 |
| Seats5 Benches + 2 Picnic Tables | . . . | €900.00 |
| Pergola inc Canvas Covering | . . . | €800.00 |
| Shades over Picnic Tables | . . . | €300.00 |
| Water Feature | . . . | €400.00 |
| Topsoil2 loads + fertiliser | . . . | €800.00 |
| Trees / Shrubs / Plants etc | . . . | €2000.00 |
| Plaster Existing Walls 50㎡ | . . . | €400.00 |
| Wheelchair Lift/Ramp | . . . | €3600.00 |
| Other | . . . | €2000.00 |
| Total Cost: | €20000 | |
Meet The Team
Steve Wright
Project Manager
Our Project Manager is Mr Steven Wright who is a Civil Engineer and has wide experience in major construction projects throughout Europe and Africa. We are delighted to have him on board and are sure he will deliver a Remembrance Garden to be proud of.
Geoff Eccleston
Project Coordinator
Established and managed St Michael's Charity Shop in Polemi for four years, now concentrating his efforts on the Garden of Memories.
Elaine Ridgewell
Event Sales
Elaine has recently moved to Polemi from the UK, continuing to work in the UK financial sector. On board to help maximise funds from each organised event, her first volunteer experience in Cyprus.
Derek Murphy
Events Organiser
We are fortunate to have Helen and Derek Murphy on board to organize and promote our fund raising events. They have a proud 'track record' of raising many thousands of pounds for good causes in the UK and currently reside in Polemi.
Helen Murphy
Events Organiser
We are fortunate to have Helen and Derek Murphy on board to organize and promote our fund raising events. They have a proud 'track record' of raising many thousands of pounds for good causes in the UK and currently reside in Polemi.
Organizer
- Geoffrey Eccleston
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 11, 2017
- Elaine Ridgewell
- Donated on Oct 04, 2017
Many thanks Steve & Judy (20), Chris Runyard (10), Debbie Rathbone (10) and Linda Ingram (10) for your generous donations for my swim. Much appreciated!
- Neil Lewis
- Donated on Oct 03, 2017
Elaine - well done for supporting this cause and doing the swim.
Preparing for the stamped concrete paths
Update posted by Geoffrey Eccleston at 04:52 pmThe stamped concrete is being supplied by Panikos Loizou and Sons Ltd tel 26912958
Top soil delivered and spread
Update posted by Geoffrey Eccleston at 07:20 pmWork is moving along quickly now. Our team of fantastic volunteers have been digging away spreading 60 tons of soil with the aid of a Bobcat. They managed to complete the task in a couple of hours which was a fantastic effort on their part
Sponsored swim
Update posted by Geoffrey Eccleston at 12:41 pmA huge thank you to our Events Sales person, Elaine Ridgewell, who took on the task of swimming 250 lengths of her home swimming pool per day here in Cyprus over 10 days.In spite of the weather cooling off now she achieved this remarkable challenge and in the process has
Work has started !!
Update posted by Geoffrey Eccleston at 12:10 pmThe retaining walls for the raised beds are now complete and the top soil is being delivered tomorrow and more photos will be posted then.
Bench seating
Update posted by Geoffrey Eccleston at 07:55 amI am very pleased to announce that the 5 bench seats pictured have now all been requested for donation and dedication to loved ones.
Getting close to our start date
Update posted by Geoffrey Eccleston at 06:48 amAlthough it is still far too hot to start work on the garden, work is going on in the background to line up our suppliers with the best possible prices and our fund raising continues with events, raffles and internet donations.
Thank you
Update posted by Geoffrey Eccleston at 03:03 pmA big THANK YOU to everyone who has donated in the last few days, it means so much to us.Whether it is a small, middle or large amount it is all so important to enable us to create a wonderful garden for seriously ill people.
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 11, 2017
- Elaine Ridgewell
- Donated on Oct 04, 2017
Many thanks Steve & Judy (20), Chris Runyard (10), Debbie Rathbone (10) and Linda Ingram (10) for your generous donations for my swim. Much appreciated!
- Neil Lewis
- Donated on Oct 03, 2017
Elaine - well done for supporting this cause and doing the swim.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Oct 03, 2017
Keep swimming Elaine !
- James Angel
- Donated on Oct 02, 2017
I'm disappointed Elaine - thought you were going to do it all in one day.
- Steph Badley
- Donated on Sep 26, 2017
Keep swimming Elaine! Phil, Steph, Matt & Laura xx
- Elaine Ridgewell
- Donated on Sep 25, 2017
Many thanks Gillian & Lynn Pem (€20), Rob and Nancy (€20), the 'Polemi troublemakers' - i.e. the Streets and gang (€20), Steve & Lyn (€5), Joe & Vron (€5) and Jan & Ron (€5) for your generous donations for my sponsored swim. Much appreciated. Sunday was a great night!!
- June Milner
- Donated on Sep 23, 2017
On behalf of my wonderful auntie Molly xxx
- Elaine Ridgewell
- Donated on Sep 16, 2017
Many thanks Nuggie for your generous donation for my sponsored swim!
- zowie lees-howell
- Donated on Sep 13, 2017
All the very best! Zowie x
