TRH The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit prizewinning project

The project which is based in 42 acres of woodland and pasture at a semi-derelict farm in Wales is one of the winners of our integrated health awards.  It unites access to nature, gardening, complementary therapies and psychological support, helping young people in particular to get back on track.

Many children who have benefited from the project came to describe their experiences.  The royal party also explored a woodworking shed made by army veterans, a sensory garden and the project's 'green' electricity system which includes solar panels and innovative 'heat pumps' which absorb heat from the soil. 

The royal couple then unveiled a plaque in the EcoDysgu cafe.

Paul Williams who is Chief Executive of the NHS in Wales and Mansel Aylward, Director of the Centre for PsychoSocial and disability research (and judge for our awards) also attended.

Though making a huge impact on the lives of young people in the area, the project has sometimes suffered financially.  Now it's receiving support from the Welsh Assembly government who are donating a worker for a year.