Preparing for the opening day
There is still a lot of work to do leading up to the day of opening.
David Scott has now delivered several loads of wood chippings which are in process of being spread and we have also had several loads of 19mm stone delivered. As always, the John Muir Trust have assisted with the spreading of the wood chip, and the Community Pay Back squad have done wonders with the stone. Individuals have also helped when they can with the back breaking toil.
Altogether this has been a fantastic community effort and the results are now beginning to be seen and appreciated by the town folks.
We are now at the point where we have started to install plants and shrubs in the various tubs and on the banking ready for the opening day which has been decided on as the end of May 2016 prior to us heading off for our last trip in our old motorhome in Canada.
Many folk have donated plants, and tubs already containing plants. Ann Clark being the largest donor to date.
There was a flurry of activity leading up to the opening which was very well attended. The set-up in the morning was again damp but as time went on the weather brightened and we had a good day.
By this time we had received grants and donations of necessary money which allowed us to achieve great progress. The main donations have been from North Ayrshire Council and the Christian Action Group (Thrift Shop), plus many individual cash donations. All donations are recorded on the information board.
We worked diligently and toiled on with everything now starting to look like a garden and much better than had been anticipated. As the work progressed, many more donations of plants and planters were received.
This photo is taken just the day before the grand opening and mainly shows the progress from a badly littered area to a very acceptable and nice place, albeit in the rain.
After a very long delay in posting on this our site for the community garden, we are delighted to say that after changing it from a dumping ground in 2015, we have now purchased it for the town.
ReplyDeleteWe are currently seeking funding so thag we can have the dangerous walls made safe for all users.
It is our intention to have both side walls reduced in height to a safe level.
The lower wall adjacent to the path up to Dickson Court should be reduced to around 30cm above path level and a suitable railing installed.
We are looking forward to another great year and yet another good assessment by the Keep Scotland Beautiful assessor.
This is not an exclusive garden but available to everyone in the town.
If anyone can help to keep it in good order, we would very much appreciate the help.
Take care and enjoy!