Inspired by the smoothie bike that founded Pulp Friction, our Growing Skills Garden spins our from the centre and features tiles created and designed by Members to mirror their beautiful spin art canvases. With just 4.8% of adults with a Learning Disability currently in paid employment, we have ensured this is highlighted in the garden by the inclusion of 5 trees.
Our Members are at the heart of everything we do and we hope our garden reflects this throughout the design and feel.
With the home of Pulp Friction sitting near the remnants of the famous Sherwood Forest, designers, Dutch Landscape Architects, incorporated Robert Hart’s ‘forest gardens’ concept into the garden’s planting design, which is 100% edible.
The garden also highlights one of our key partnerships. The central circular structure is wrapped in a donated fire hose, nodding to our significant relationship with Nottinghamshire’s Fire and Rescue Service, who have supported the development and growth of Pulp Friction for many years.
The garden is a space for everyone to enjoy. We hope it will live on passed the Show as a place where our Members, their families, friends, and the wider community can come together, build understanding but develop new skills and experiences together.