Bankfield Day Services has a biodiverse therapeutic garden where people can develop practical skills, support their wellbeing and take part in activities with others.
The garden includes sensory and relaxation areas, including a willow structure that provides a quiet space for reflection.
Activities and support
People can take part in gardening activities including:
- caring for lawns
- pruning
- weeding
- planting
- sowing seeds
- propagating plants
- growing plants for the annual plant sale
People can also take part in woodwork and upcycling projects, using discarded materials to create garden art and structures.
Other activities include fishing, Bikes for All at the local sports stadium, indoor walking football and bowling.
Bankfield works with Northern Rail and other local organisations to help maintain flower beds at nearby train stations. Volunteer and charity groups also take part in activities at the garden.
People can also join the Workington Diamond Warriors, the day service football team that takes part in the Learning Disability FA League.
Staff communicate with each person in their preferred way and adapt activities to reflect their interests and goals.
Contact Bankfield Day Services
You can get in touch by:
Telephone: 01900 706 481
Annamarie Armstrong (Manager): 07771 971 041
Valerie Bell (Assistant Manager): 07788 396 274
Bankfield Day Services
Bankfield Cottage
Newlands Lane
Workington
CA14 3JG
United Kingdom