CLOBER FARM

Clober Farm celebrated the fifth anniversary of its first guest at the start of this year.

Spinal Injuries Scotland held a party to acknowledge this, inviting those who helped to create Clober Farm and those who help to maintain the property. The guest list included family of Vivian Donaldson who bequeathed the property to Spinal Injuries Scotland in 2007 and landscape designer Karen Laing who created the stunning fully accessible garden that so many guests have enjoyed.

The day consisted of tea, coffee and cake for those who could make it, as well as a speech from Spinal Injuries Scotland’s UK Ambassador Joanna Martin. Joanna thanked everyone who came along and made special mention of Marianne Prentice who has been the caretaker since it opened five years ago and has greeted Clober Farms guests when they check in, showing them how to use the technology in the state of the art house. Marianne’s role as caretaker will now be taken over by Donna Douglas.

Spinal Injuries Scotland was also pleased to host members of Milngavie in Bloom who have helped them for five years doing Spring and Autumn gardening days. In May they planted bedding plants in the raised beds with students from Clober Primary School which added some colour to the garden after the harsh Winter.