Hayle pre-school opens nature garden with handprints from the 1990s

A path of small handprints, pressed into concrete years ago, now leads the way through one of Hayle‘s newest outdoor spaces.

Foundry Under Fives, a registered children’s charity in the town, has a new nature garden for its pre-school children. The Mayor of Hayle officially opened it on Friday 23 October.

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Bug hotel, bird hide and a wildlife pond

The garden includes a bug hotel, a child-friendly picnic bench, a wildlife pond and a bird hide.

It has been created to encourage children to explore nature, enjoy outdoor play and develop through hands-on learning.

Staff say they are already seeing more wildlife visiting. And they are thrilled that a space which was once overgrown will now benefit the pre-school’s children for years to come.

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Stepping stones with a past

Winding through the middle of it all is a path of stepping stones featuring past pre-school attendees. Several carry a child’s name, a pair of handprints and a year from the 1990s.

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Built by a local firm

The garden was constructed and subsidised by local building company Anned Developments Ltd.

Indoors, the pre-school has also benefited from a new kitchen, provided by Howdens.

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A crisp autumn opening

The Mayor of Hayle, Anned Developments, pre-school staff and families all came along to the official opening. Plenty were keen to explore the space and celebrate the project being finished.

Hayle Town Council, which shared news of the opening, described it as a lovely crisp autumn day.

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📷Credit: Hayle Town Council