BRANSHOLME, HULL – The award-winning SongBird Survival Garden, a star attraction at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2025, is set for its formal relocation opening at the Neighbourhood Network’s Community Centre in Bransholme, Hull. The garden's relocation marks a significant step in providing a vibrant green space for local residents and a vital habitat for native songbirds.

The garden, funded by grant-making organisation Project Giving Back, was designed to highlight the urgent plight of Britain's declining songbird populations, captivated audiences at Chelsea with its innovative planting schemes and wildlife-friendly features. Now, thanks to a partnership between conservation charity SongBird Survival and Neighbourhood Network, it will serve as a permanent educational and recreational resource for the Hull community.

Designed by Nicola Oakey, the garden features a diverse range of plants chosen for their ability to provide year-round benefits for birds, including food sources(berries, seeds, insects) and safe shelter. It is designed to demonstrate simple, achievable ideas that individuals can replicate in their own gardens and outdoor spaces to create songbird-friendly habitats.

Lucy Carew Joint Chief Executive Officer, Neighbourhood Network commented:
"The SongBird Survival garden is a fantastic addition to our community centre and has already generated huge excitement. It will be a welcoming home for songbirds, a tranquil space for reflection, a living classroom for schools,and a hub for community engagement around nature. We look forward to seeing it flourish for years to come."

Susan Morgan, CEO SongBird Survival added:
“The journey of the SongBird Survival Garden from the global stage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to the heart of the Bransholme community embodies our mission. It’s a living example of how every garden, no matter its size, can provide a crucial lifeline for wildlife. We hope this garden will inspire generations to become champions for our UK songbirds."

The official opening of the Songbird Survival Garden will be a celebration of community spirit and collaboration, bringing together a wide range of people who made the redevelopment possible. Local businesses who generously contributed their skills, and resources, alongside the dedicated volunteers whose hard work transformed the space. We are also pleased to welcome funders and supporters of both SongBird Survival and Neighbourhood Network, whose backing has been vital to this project.

The Songbird Survival Garden will be open to the wider community as part of the HU7 Youth Summit on Wednesday 17th July, and again during a special Garden Open Day on Tuesday 22nd July. These events offer an opportunity for local residents to explore the newly redeveloped space, whilst connecting with nature.

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Photo credit: Andrea Gilpin / SongBird Survival