A colourful floral display brought back wonderful memories for the Jones family at Tatton Park.
A special installation at the RHS Flower Show was dedicated to Christine Jones who died of bowel cancer at East Cheshire Hospice earlier this year.
Chris Jones with 10-year-old granddaughter Florence at the installation.
It was created by close friend Kathryn Cronin whose installation ‘Threshold – On Life and Living’ helped raise awareness of the Hospice’s work and its motto ‘where people come to live.’
Daffodils and sunflowers – the Hospice emblem – featured in Kathryn’s all-British flower installation. The centrepiece was a wooden door frame which formed a living threshold.
The gardening theme was a fitting and touching tribute.
Christine’s husband Chris said: “It was wonderful and moving to visit the Hospice installation with my family.
“It made us think about our lovely Christine and remember the happy times we had in our own garden, as Christine so enjoyed looking after our plants and flowers.
“We’re extremely grateful to Kathryn for dedicating the installation to Christine’s memory. It also allowed us to say thank you to the Hospice for the amazing, dedicated care and support they offered Christine in her last few weeks.”
Kathryn said: “Many thanks for the support of Chris and his family, the RHS and East Cheshire Hospice. Flowers help us convey the words we’re often unable to express.
“The installation encouraged many meaningful conversations around the role of a hospice and especially when Christine’s family came to visit. Hopefully, it also raised the profile of the Hospice.”