The Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation has unveiled a tribute to Aggie Nicolle in the flat named after her at Southampton Hospital.
Aggie died in February 2016 after a 20-month battle with neuroblastoma.
The PPBF named Aggie’s Burrow in her honour so that other families with a child being treated in Southampton have somewhere very near the hospital to stay.
Nine years on, the charity recently invited the Nicolle family to share the colours, items and features that Aggie was fond of so that the children’s bedroom in Aggie’s Burrow could be redecorated to match her favourites.
A donation from Clarity Limited, artwork from Tiffany Anna Art and a bean bag from Helping Jonah – Helping Others, all contributed to recreating the room in a purple and star-theme.
The bedroom was officially reopened a few days ago to coincide with the anniversary of Aggie’s passing.
Aggie’s parents, Emma and Hubert Nicolle said they were very pleased with the new tribute to their daughter.
“We love the redecoration of the bedroom in Aggie’s Burrow, it looks amazing. We know that our girls would have loved to have slept there. We hope that it will make a big difference for the children that unfortunately have to stay there, and we hope it will make at least one aspect of being in Southampton a little easier.
“We also want to express our thanks to all that helped with the project as without these kind donations of artwork, furniture and time this would have not been possible.”
Jo Priaulx, PPBF co-founder, had the original idea to refresh the children’s bedrooms in each of the three PPBF’s flats, and wanted the projects to be personal to the three families that are closely linked with each.
In 2024, Matthew’s Hideaway was launched in the charity’s newest property, in honour of Matthew Girard, and there will be plans for Isaac’s Pad later in the year, named after Isaac Pickford.
“Emma and Hubert continue to be wonderful friends of the PPBF, so it was a real pleasure to work with them on this,” said Mrs Priaulx.
“Emma mentioned that Aggie and her younger sister Greta (pictured together, top) would enjoy sleeping in a bunk bed if they were away from home, so this is what we started with. Fairy lights and stars were all incorporated, and we think the finishing touches suggested by the Nicolles really make the room a warm and peaceful space. Thank you everyone.”
All three of the PPBF’s flats are located right next to Southampton Hospital, providing a private and completely free of charge space for families with a premature baby or poorly child.
This compassionate housing relies on donations made through the Buy-A-Night campaign, which individuals and businesses can support here: www.ppbf.org.gg/buy-a-night
