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The geranium was chosen as it symbolises good health and friendship; very apt in our current circumstances.
Operation Geranium
Operation Geranium is the brainchild of NHS worker and champion of the arts, Steve Double.
It’s being run in partnership with Care in the Garden and Age Concern, with the aim of bringing some joy to those who are isolated during lockdown.
Below are articles featuring the project
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The exhibition at St Mary's hospital is the latest element of Operation Geranium and features artworks by the likes of My Dog Sighs, Tony Trowbridge and Rhys Ifans
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The project was launched to support isolated and vulnerable Isle of Wight residents during lockdown and has been extended to help NHS staff re-connect with families abroad
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Paul Elliott (Aka one half of The Chuckle Brothers) records a special message to the Isle of Wight’s very own lockdown 2020 hero, Steve Double. Watch within
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Can you help with a new home for this window exhibition from next Monday? If not, perhaps you'd like to enter the postcard competition instead for your chance to win a commemorative coffee mug
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The project that supported isolated and vulnerable older Isle of Wight residents during the first Lockdown has returned
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Steve Double has organised and distributed 25,000 Isolation Artcards over the last year and is now going on tour around the Island with a tip of the hat to all the supporters
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Free live music from 11am to 4pm at St Catherine's Church Ventnor, kicks off the Ventnor Fringe Festival on Friday - full details within
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Nick Painless from Vectis Radio was on the scene and managed to grab some time with the Aspire Creative Hub, Knucklehead, Any Road and Voodoo Raven
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Steve Double not only spearheaded Project Geranium, but he is also was the power behind the Postcard Project, spreading love and kindness across the Island and beyond
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The awards spanned across the ages and five different award categories. Well done to all involved
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The 14 new benches and two large planters have helped to create a green corridor of parklets whilst supporting Care in the Garden social enterprise
