BELLS Piece opened its gardens to the public on Sunday, June 25, as part of the National Garden Scheme.

Visitors were able to take a look at all the gardens and poly tunnels, including many growing areas as they were still being worked on by users of the Hale Road-based Leonard Cheshire Disability service.

Bells Piece offers a range of activities for adults with a wide range of learning disabilities; horticulture being a large part of the programme.

Clients are encouraged to partake in all aspects of growing plants and vegetables, sowing seeds, potting and weeding.

Their produce such as fruit, jams, chutneys are all sold in the on-site shop.

A large garden, pond area and sensory garden is also maintained and is a part of the programme known as the ‘green gym’.

Families and many members of the public gathered around tables and shared afternoon tea, cake and scones together in aid of the National Garden Scheme’s chosen charities.

The scheme raised £600 on entry, 500 plants were sold as well as 220 teas and refreshment.

Davina Scott, deputy manager of the Bells Piece day service, said: “Fortunately, the weather held up and it was a lovely successful day.”