Fawley (October 5, 2006) -- Children at Mulberry Road Pre-School in Marchwood are enjoying exploring their new sensory garden built by staff members and parent volunteers with support from fundraising activities and a grant from Marchwood Parish Council.

A section of the garden has been stocked with aromatic plants and flowers. The planting scheme for the sensory bed was designed by committee members and staff at the pre-school, and plants were purchased with a contribution of £450 from ExxonMobil at Fawley Refinery.

Samantha Haynes, vice-chairperson of the Pre-School, said: "This is not only a wonderful area to play in but it will also be an integral learning resource that will help the children to achieve their early years learning goals."

The sensory garden was opened by Carol Dunford of ExxonMobil at the Pre-School's Open Day. She said: "The attractive garden is an asset to the Pre-School and everyone has worked very hard to make it so pleasant for the children to enjoy."