I'm a gardening enthusiast from Cornwall with a particular interest in making my passion accessible to all. My interest in this area stemmed from the benefits (physical, emotional and social wellbeing) I experienced from gardening, but also the barriers I faced as a wheelchair user (I have progressive multiple sclerosis).

My Fellowship focused on gardens for wellbeing in Japan and Singapore. My initial aim was to establish an accessible community-based gardening project in my locality. Whilst I continue to be involved in the voluntary gardening sector, my current work centres on running a preschool gardening group. This came about due to the isolation many parents and carers have experienced during lockdown.

Following my Fellowship I have continued to support a local gardening group, for which I have received a Queen's Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS). I've been petitioning to improve access to open spaces across my locality and developments are in progress. It's been a long time coming but a suitable location for my community-based gardening work has been offered. I'm excited for the future possibilities.