Ely councillor helps launch Abbots Way mental health garden

Councillor Rob Pitt, president of St John Ambulance’s [SJA] Ely branch, was joined by SJA cadets and an SJA badger for the opening in Abbots Way on April 2. 

Cllr Richard Morgan, The Right Worshipful Mayor to the City of Ely, also attended and was one of several people that showed their appreciation for the garden. 

Cllr Rob Pitt [centre] with Cllr Richard Morgan, mayor of Ely and members of St John Ambulance at the wellness garden. (Image: Derek Cattani)

St John Ambulance members helping out at the wellness garden in Abbots Way, Ely. (Image: Derek Cattani)

“The opening went very well; the mayor and I are aiming to establish a fund through the city council to enable projects like this across Ely,” said Mr Pitt. 

The garden, named St John’s Retreat, is due to include fruit trees and pollination beds and act as a training space for SJA in the summer. 

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St John Ambulance members helping out at the wellness garden in Abbots Way, Ely. (Image: Derek Cattani)

Mr Pitt hopes it can allow people to try and tackle mental health issues through the garden. 

He added: “My hope is that this idea inspires other ones across the city that our resources, network, influence can then fund, support and approve.” 

St John Ambulance members helping out at the wellness garden in Abbots Way, Ely. (Image: Derek Cattani)

Cllr Rob Pitt [second from left] hopes the wellness garden can help those with mental health issues. (Image: Derek Cattani)

Kat Cattani [right], unit manager of Ely All Services, also helped out at the wellness garden in Abbots Way. (Image: Derek Cattani)