He then met Hazel Adams (an art therapist) working on anthroposophical principles of Rudolf Steiner.

[2] Blackthorn Trust rents its premises via the NHS to the primary care team and the complementary practitioners.

The centre and trust is partially funded by the NHS, but needs to raise an additional £100,000 per year to cover its running costs.

This is achieved by grants, donations, bequests and fund raising activities (including selling produce from the garden).

It has a flower garden, greenhouse and lath house (a framework of treated lumber covered with plastic netting, giving shade and protection for young plants).

There is also a very large vegetable garden, a craft room for art therapy, a Cafe and kitchen serving organic lunches.