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Central Officer posted: " A new education centre was officially opened at
Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens today (Wednesday 15 March) by the Duke of
Devonshire, Peregrine Cavendish. The Duke, who is a patron of the Sheffield
Botanical Gardens Trust, welcomed guests to the ne"
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A new education centre was officially opened at Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens
today (Wednesday 15 March) by the Duke of Devonshire, Peregrine Cavendish.
The Duke, who is a patron of the Sheffield Botanical Gardens Trust, welcomed
guests to the new Dorothy Fox Education Centre.
Named after the extremely generous donor who made the project possible, the
centre aims to transform the use of the gardens as an educational resource for
people of all ages in Sheffield.
It has a library and three flexible classroom areas which can be combined to
create a large lecture area. It will also offer educational opportunities for
schools and practical courses for adult learners, as well as a programme of
lectures, demonstrations, art classes and photography courses.
Councillor Mary Lea, cabinet member for culture, sport and leisure at Sheffield
City Council, said: “Since the Botanical Gardens opened in 1836, the site has
provided generations of Sheffielders with a beautiful spot of tranquility and
natural beauty.
“I hope that this new education centre will help to inspire people to enjoy the
gardens, which are a real jewel in Sheffield’s crown.
“I would also like to thank our very generous donors, and groups including the
Sheffield Botanical Gardens Trust (SBGT) and the Friends of the Botanical
Gardens, Sheffield (FOBS) for their support, ceaseless fundraising and hard
work.
“Without them, creating this new education centre would simply not have been
possible.”
The Grade II-listed Botanical Gardens were created in 1836 by Robert Marnock, a
leading horticulturalist and landscape designer of his day. In 1951 the
gardens, which cover 19 acres, were leased to Sheffield City Council from the
Sheffield Town Trust.
The site now has 15 different garden areas featuring collections of plants from
all over the world, including Mediterranean, Asian, American prairie-style,
woodland and rock-and-water plantings.
It also plays host to a calendar of functions and events, including the annual
Art in the Gardens festival which draws in art and culture lovers from all over
the North.
Development of a new education centre and educational activities has been a
long-term aim since the completion, in 2005, of an ambitious restoration
project which saw the pavilions and gardens returned to their former glories.
Since then, the Sheffield Botanical Gardens Trust and FOBS have continued to
raise funds for the improvement of the site. Further money has also come in
from private donations, from gifts from local charitable foundations and
through legacies from generous supporters including FOBS members Barbara
Holland and Mildred Rushby.
Dorothy Fox, after whom the centre is named, was a Sheffield woman who loved
the gardens so much that she left a house in her will to the Sheffield
Botanical Gardens Trust.
Her substantial legacy funded much of the development of the new education
centre, so it was felt only fitting to dedicate the name of the building to her.
The new education centre replaces a temporary and outdated classroom block and
will enable botanical, horticultural and heritage-based educational activities
for people of all ages.
The development, which will merge learning with outdoor life, also adds to
Sheffield’s growing reputation as The Outdoor City.
Jill Sinclair, chairman of FOBS, said: “We are thrilled by the opening of the
new centre, which gives us chance to develop some exciting new initiatives.
“It has the potential to put Sheffield on the map as a major venue for
horticultural education in the north.”
Joe Kavanagh, on behalf of the Sheffield Botanical Gardens Trust, said: “Many
past and present trustees, patrons, members of FOBS and the Gardens Team have
worked very hard to deliver this education centre.
“Constant fundraising by FOBS and the Trust, continued support from the
Freshgate, JG Graves and Church Burgesses charitable trusts and some wonderful
legacies have provided the funding.”
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