Marie Curie Hospice celebrates open gardens in Solihull this June

The stunning gardens at the Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice will be open to the public on 20 June, as part of the National Garden Scheme. 

Visitors are welcome to visit the hospice, on Marsh Lane in Solihull, between 11am-4pm on the day. While there, they’ll be able to walk around the beautiful gardens, buy something for their own garden from the plant stall and try their luck at the tombola. Refreshments will be available to purchase and there will be free activities for children, to make it a fun day out for all the family.

 The gardens at the hospice are maintained and cared for by a dedicated group of volunteer gardeners. Head Gardener, Do Connolly, said: “The patient rooms at the hospice are all arranged around the gardens giving easy access to both patients and their families. The gardens are such an important part of the hospice, and our team of volunteers work hard throughout the year to ensure they look beautiful and full of colour. It provides a peaceful space for our patients, families, staff, and volunteers to enjoy.” 

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity. The charity helps people with any illness they are likely to die from including Alzheimer’s (and other forms of dementia), heart, liver, kidney and lung disease, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s, and advanced cancer.   

 This year marks 30 years of Marie Curie’s partnership with National Garden Scheme, which has raised more than £12 million to support people at the end of life. 

Community Fundraiser, Leela Doherty said: “Partnerships like the one we have with National Garden Scheme help us to raise vital funds, so that Marie Curie can provide expert care for anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from.

 “Today, almost one in three people don't get the care and support they need at the end of life. Living with a terminal illness is a rollercoaster of practical needs and emotions. For people experiencing dying, death, or bereavement, there’s no guarantee that services available to them can meet all their needs 24/7 or that they will be supported emotionally to cope.

“Every penny raised is vital to help us improve end of life care and give people the support they need. For help now, you can contact our free Information and Support service on 0800 090 2309 or visit mariecurie.org.uk/support.”

You can find out more and book tickets to attend the event here: Marie Curie Hospice Garden - Solihull | NGS Gardens or you can come along on the day and pay entry on the door. Entry is £5 for adults and free for children.