Dogs Trust to unveil a sensory garden at Hampton Court show
Schoolchildren from all over the country have been decorating dog mannequins to line the entrance to the Dog's Trust's show garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show next month.
The charity's dog friendly garden at the show was inspired by the sensory garden at its rehoming centre in west London. Titled 'A Dog's Life', the exhibit was designed by the acclaimed Paul Hervey-Brooks, who used his own experience as a dog owner to create an engaging space for people and their pets.
Dogs Trust CEO Adrian Burder, said: "We are thrilled to be marking Dogs Trust’s 125th anniversary with our dog-friendly garden at Hampton Court this year. Paul’s design works as a space that appeals to both human and canine senses and one that dogs and people can enjoy harmoniously.
"From secret sniffer tracks subtly weaved into rich herbaceous planting to the digging area and peaceful pavilion retreat, dogs of all shapes and sizes have been considered, which echoes the approach of every Dogs Trust rehoming centre."
Children from primary schools in Newham, Tottenham, Godalming, Milton Keynes and Faversham all got involved by decorating a dog mannequin, which they had the opportunity to name. The charity's education and community officer Gemma Dingle also spoke to them about responsible dog ownership.
Their work will be displayed at the entrance to the garden from 5-10 July, after which key parts of the garden will be recycled and used at the charity's centre in west London.
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