Charity Plant Sale in aid of Freedom from Torture

SATURDAY 21st MAY from 9.30 am to 2.00 pm at the Bovey Tracey Methodist Church Hall.  Coffee, tea and cake and soup lunch available. We also plan to show a video/DVD about the charity's therapeutic gardening and allotment work.

The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, established by Helen Bamber 25years ago, officially changed its name on 15th March to FREEDOM FROM TORTURE. This is after much consultation with supporters and clients.

The charity is non-political and supports and treats survivors of torture from conflicts and oppressive regimes all over the world. Some of this care and therapy is achieved via tending plants, creating a garden and helping run an allotment. I know from visiting the London base and personal contact with survivors how much it is helpful to them to have support from the local groups all across the country. Given all we have heard about the uprisings and struggles recently their work is more than ever relevant.The Devon and Cornwall groups  were established just two years ago and new members are always welcome. Information will be available about the charity on the day.

Bedding plants, vegetables, herbaceous plants, shrubs will be on sale. 

Plants you would like to donate are also welcome and if you think you can offer some please contact me.

Erica Read

01647 277367