A day service that supports people with disabilities has officially reopened its refurbished garden.

Romford Recorder: Garden features in the new area with raised beds and water features at Rainham's Avelon Road Centre. Picture: Ken MearsGarden features in the new area with raised beds and water features at Rainham's Avelon Road Centre. Picture: Ken Mears (Image: Archant)

The leader of Havering Council, councillor Damian White cut the ribbon to officially open Avelon Road Centre's garden in Avelon Road on Thursday, September 5.

The day service, which is part of Havering's adult social services, provides opportunities for people over the age of 18 who have learning disabilities.

Thames Chase Centre volunteers helped with the refurbishments which took around six weeks to complete.

Lee Hughes, deputy manager, told the Recorder: "It was fantastic.

Romford Recorder: Garden features in the new area with raised beds and water features at Rainham's Avelon Road Centre. Picture: Ken MearsGarden features in the new area with raised beds and water features at Rainham's Avelon Road Centre. Picture: Ken Mears (Image: Archant)

"It was originally a small plot, like an allotment area and now it has pathways for people to access it.

"Therapy In Musical Expression (Time) played some music with our clients.

"The garden looks great and there is just a really nice vibe out there."

Avelon works to provide a range of creative activities and experiences to help people learn new skills and improve existing ones.

Romford Recorder: Garden features in the new area with raised beds and water features at Rainham's Avelon Road Centre. Picture: Ken MearsGarden features in the new area with raised beds and water features at Rainham's Avelon Road Centre. Picture: Ken Mears (Image: Archant)

Visit avelonroadcentre.co.uk to find out more.