Opening of Dementia Friendly Tranent’s Garden of Reflection
- Submitted by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour.
- Date lodged: Wednesday, 29 May 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-13372
That the Parliament welcomes the official opening of Dementia Friendly Tranent’s Garden of Reflection, which is located in the town’s Polson Park; notes that the garden space, which was first conceived in 2016, with construction work starting in 2020 before being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, was opened by East Lothian Lord Lieutenant Roderick Urquhart following the completion of all works; further notes that the garden includes a variety of bushes and plants, the installation of benches and flowerbeds, and a tree design, named the Tree of Life, and commends Dementia Friendly Tranent and everyone else involved in the development of the Garden of Reflection for creating this important community space.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Sarah Boyack, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Kenneth Gibson, Pam Gosal, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Audrey Nicoll, Ash Regan, Emma Roddick, Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney, Tess White, Beatrice Wishart