Drive!

What is it that drives charities, trustees and supporters on? I think it is a sense or willingness to improve a particular situation, to make something better for individuals or particular groups. I attended the opening of a sensory garden and family room at the Child Development Centre today. I sat with my wife in the family room - all was quiet until a group of children arrived in the sensory garden! Suddenly the air was filled with young children talking, communicating, laughing, exploring, full of excitement. Years of fundraising by supporters, and ideas provided by parents, staff and others, all came together on one day. Thanks to Plymouth & South West Co-Operative Society for fundraising for the family room. Thanks to the Big Lottery Fund for the grant for the sensory garden. Thanks also to all of those who contributed ideas and time. What a result! Small groups of people coming together to make Plymouth a better place to live and to improve the lives of special children.