For the eighth year running The Christie is exhibiting another garden at the RHS Tatton Flower Show which is taking place next week between 21st - 25th July.

The leading cancer centre takes part in the show every year to raise awareness about its world class expertise and to encourage public donations.

The theme of its garden this year is 'embracing tranquility,' which sets out to represent the ethos of The Christie, focusing on elements of healing and restoration.

The garden was designed exclusively for The Christie by Elizabeth Daley who wanted to reflect the importance of a place of relaxation and rejuvenation for cancer patients. She said; "I took inspiration from a Carthusian monastic garden and designed a place that would recreate that atmosphere - a hidden refuge in a busy world.

"The stone is locally sourced, the wood environmentally-friendly and all the plants have some medical or therapeutic qualities, such as lavender which is often made into essential oils and used in palliative care and yew which contains taxins used in cancer treatment. It's been a pleasure working with The Christie on this project."

Corporate development manager at The Christie, Louise Hadley, said; "The Tatton Flower show is always an excellent event and helps us raise the profile of such an important cause.

"We're thrilled with our entry this year and huge thanks go to Elizabeth for perfectly encapsulating an atmosphere we strive to achieve for our patients on a daily basis. Thanks also to William Hare Limited for kindly sponsoring our garden this year."

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