January 2023 – Growing Plans discussed, developed and shared electronically and in hard copy at face to face event in P3. Use of Friends of Pavilion Gardens’ s noticeboard agreed. Opening hours, directions and fliers posted behind glass.
February 2023 – Seedy Saturday. £140 donations and fresh seeds. 36 visitors. Transition Buxton mounted a stall and display stand. Permission granted by Arboricultural Officer for removal of overhanging willow branches in wild area behind P3.Two James Grieve apple trees planted in compare and contrast Climate Change project. Heated propagation tray loan system for volunteers introduced. Tomatoes, beans and pot marigolds sown on home windowsills. Wild flower bank on brash and reclaimed soil constructed at edge of old depot.
March 2023 – Extensive new raised beds constructed and filled in the old depot area. Seed swap box provided in Buxton Methodist Church foyer. Peak Environmental Services conducted soil analysis survey in old depot area.
April 2023 – Growing Well Programme 2023 started. New raised beds constructed. New entrance gate commissioned, approved and installed. Successful Expression of Interest in National Lottery Heritage Fund award.
May 2023 – Nature Tots programme launched.
June 2023 – family fun days offered on Sundays. Give Peas a Chance after school programme offered thanks to support from members and volunteers. Open garden for Buxton Garden Trail. Stall at Rotary Summer Fair. Programme of visits for Serpentine Nursery. Social event for volunteers.
July 2023 – visit from U3A. Three Little Maids sculpture for the annual Flowerpot Trail. Fringe event – Summer Beano. Venue for Fringe awards ceremony. Launch of Well Keepers project ( with Arts Council funding).
August 2023 – permissions granted for arboriculture work in old depot area. Draft plan for initial clearing discussion initiated.
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Dear Maria
Good to see you’ve found the online site to complement the activity in the Community Garden.
Wow Madeline, I didn’t know there was so much going on behind the scenes. I joined the Tuesday group in March and find it so very rewarding-it’s definitely the highlight of my week.
The only thing I can think of, which may or may not be useful, is the transportation of those flower pots to Fairfield (was it last month?) There were so many and they were beautiful. Anyway, thank you for all your efforts on our behalf.
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