Hullbridge residents have been given the chance to enjoy a brand new community garden this summer.

Funding from Sanctuary Housing has allowed staff and residents at Tyndale House to work together to enhance the communal garden, adding items such as decking, trellis, soil, pots, and plants.

Residents are now able to grow wild flowers and delicious produce such as spinach, strawberries and carrots in their very own peaceful retreat, where they can relax and admire their hard work.

The installation designed by Sanctuary Housing and the Men's Shed at Rayleigh Weir has been specifically created to enable wheelchair users to make the most of the garden.

Alan Bliss, scheme manager at Tyndale House, said: “Our residents were very positive about the garden project because it has made a big difference in getting people out of their flats and socialising.”

Sanctuary Housing has donated towards the project via its Maureen's Gift project, which provides funding to charities, resident groups, and voluntary organisation in need of financial help to deliver community activities in the Rochford district, and was set up in 2011 in memory of community champion Maureen Vince.

To apply or find out more about Maureen’s Gift, contact Sanctuary, quoting Maureen’s Gift, on either 0300 123 3511 or 0800 131 3348. Alternatively, email contactus@sanctuary-housing.co.uk.