Grange Soroptimists are committed to  making the Sensory Garden in Park Road Gardens , Grange – over – Sands a delightful place  for everyone to enjoy.

Recent activitis in the garden include a covered seating area  made and installed by  Grange shed members. This proved very useful for the public on rainy days and  for our entry for the Greening Cartmel Peninsula scarecrow competition. Members contine to maintain and  develop the garden and an information board and leaflets will soon be  installed. The garden has been particularly helpful during lockdowns giving locals  a place to relax and enjoy nature.

In 2018 and 2019  the garden was transformed by  new planting, new paths and edging with Soroptimists working  very hard, laying cobbles on the edges of  entrance path.   the Club is very grateful for generous grants from Walney Extension Community Fund, The Hadfield Trust, Grange Town Council, SLDC and an anonymous donor which has enabled all this work.  This will greatly improve access for the public particularly wheelchair and pushchair users. The garden was  also used during the latest Pumpkin walks.

In 2017 members worked very hard  to  clear some space and replant. Soroptimist Alison made a marvellous “Buggingham Palace” bug hotel to provide shelter for insects over the winter. The local Guides  also made two bug hotels for the garden and these were installed in the garden to encourage insects and wildlife in 2016. The guides also supplied and help plant an apple tree in May 2017.