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Derry: McGuinness opens garden of remembrance for addicts

Victims of addiction helped create a garden of remembrance unveiled today in honour of those who lost their lives to drink and drugs.

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness officially opened the site at the House in the Wells hostel in Derry.

The centre provides support services and accommodation for 25 homeless men and has helped huge numbers of people since it started out as a community project 40 years ago.

Officer in charge of the facility Andy Bonner said the garden, created in the building’s courtyard, was the idea of current residents who wanted to remember departed friends.

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Source: Irish Examiner, 06/08/2011

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