John and Sue Walker enjoy gifts and cards at The Martins in Rushden in thanks for their help.
A husband and wife volunteer duo who are hanging up their gardening gloves have been thanked for their efforts at a surprise retirement party.The Martins crisis house in Rushden,In five years the couple have helped to turn the "empty space" into a "beautiful spot".John and Sue Walker are presented with gifts from the other volunteers and staff
Mr Walker said the space was originally "rough grass" with an ivy-covered fence but now is a "pleasant" garden. Asked why they were retiring, Mr Walker replied: "I didn’t want to drop dead and leave in the lurch.Mrs Walker added they would continue to visit to "make sure the others are doing things right."John Walker says the highlights of volunteering in the garden were "meeting different people" and being out in the "fresh air"The Martins provides a safe environment for people who are suffering crisis situations which impacts on their mental health.
Support worker Gary Allebone said the "beautiful spot" tended by Mr and Mrs Walker "helps people... in a dark moment" reflect on their future and realise it is "bright".Mr Allebone added: "It will be difficult to replace them. They deserve this moment so much."
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