THERE’S a growing sense of peace and community in Brecon, thanks to Priory Church in Wales School’s new garden.

Y Gardd Heddwch – the Peace and Community Garden – which boasts a tepee and space for pupils to reflect and play, was officially opened by local councillor and school governor Matthew Dorrance and blessed by the Archbishop of Wales. The garden was the brainchild of school head teacher Lynsey McCrohon, who said: “The vision for developing the Peace and Community Garden was to create a space where children could relax in a quiet, safe and secure setting.

“As a Church in Wales Primary School, it was incredibly important to us that we were able to offer a space that gives the children and staff opportunity to have peace, quiet and time for reflection.”

The project cost £45,000 and was made possible through the support of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund, the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, Brecon Rotary Club, the Powys Endowment Fund and a huge fundraising effort by the Friends of Priory School.