Buckley: New sensory garden for siblings with albinism thanks to fundraiser

Lenny, 3, and Marnie, 1, from Buckley, both have oculocutaneous albinism - a condition causing reduced production of melanin in the skin, hair and eyes.

They also have nystagmus - with both conditions leaving Lenny and Marnie severely sight impaired and only able to spend short periods in the sun due to their skin's sensitivity to it.

Wanting to help the children and their family, the team at the Black Lion, in Buckley, launched a fundraising campaign for them to have a sensory garden and play area installed at their home.

Lenny (right) plays in his new playarea.

Mark Thomas, landlord at the Black Lion, led a team which walked from the pub to the top of Moel Famau to help raise funds - with the end total a whopping £2,000.

Local landscaping company, Four Seasons, generously offered its services to create the specially adapted area - which was opened on Saturday.

Lenny cut the ribbon and was playing in the area straight away.

Mum, Shelley, said: "It [the condition] doesn't stop Lenny enjoying life - he's always outside playing and this new area gives him a safe environment to do so.

"There's a lot of touchy-feel stuff for them and we're waiting on getting a climbing frame delivered.

"We just want to say a huge thank you to the Black Lion for doing this for us, and a massive thanks to everyone who donated and to Four Seasons for kindly offering their services."

Lenny and Marnie's new sensory garden.

Mark Thomas added: "We just want to say a huge and heartfelt thank you for everyone's donations, and a big thank you to Four Seasons for all the work they've done."

Tommy Jones, owner of Four Seasons, said: "We were only too happy to help this great cause. We hope Lenny and Marnie enjoy it."

The new play area.