Thousands of bulbs planted in Horsham Park to mark Samaritans' 50 years in Horsham

The ‘Bulbs for Lives’ community project was a joint venture with Horsham and Crawley Samaritans, Friends of Horsham Park and Horsham District Council to mark the Samaritans’ 50 years at their current base in Denne Road, Horsham.

Volunteers helped to plant 6,221 mixed crocus and 6,221 narcissus bulbs to create a beautiful carpet of spring flowers in the park next spring and for many years to come. The number of 6,221 was chosen as it represents the number of people who took their own lives in the UK in 2021.

The flowers will also acknowledge the work that the Samaritans do, with the aim of reducing the number of those who tragically take their own lives.

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