Chorley Flower Show 2025

This year, our charity was honoured to be invited to create a small show garden for Chorley Flower Show, and we are thrilled to share that it was awarded a Gold.

Marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, our garden took visitors on a journey through the 1940s – a decade of endurance, change, and hope. We chose this theme not only for its historical significance but also for its deep connection to our work with the military community.

The garden was designed with layers of meaning:
Military features reminded visitors that, while Europe celebrated victory in 1945, the war in the Far East was still ongoing, with many servicemen and women still overseas.

Homecoming touches reflected the joy of reunions and the relief of peace, balanced with quiet spaces for remembrance of those who did not return.

Authentic planting mirrored the reality of rationing and the “Dig for Victory” campaign, with edible crops, herbs, and traditional blooms grown in gardens at the time.

The result was a living tribute, a space that blended the hardship and resourcefulness of wartime with the optimism and renewal that followed.

We are incredibly proud of our team and volunteers who brought this vision to life. The gold award is a wonderful recognition, but the real reward was seeing visitors pause, reflect, and share their own family stories inspired by the garden.