As part of the Falmouth BID instigated Falmouth Spring Festival, a series of community based initiatives have been organised. One such scheme is the Guerilla Gardening idea, whereby derelict and forgotten corners of Falmouth are being given a Spring makeover and the first site chosen was the historic Bells Court. Historic because in the days when Falmouth was at the hub of Britain's communication machine (when we had an Empire) the Packet Ships Office was based there.Sadly been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair, the area has been crying out for years for a bit of TLC. Amd so we tackled it! On Saturday 19th March a committed bunch of volunteers (the response from the community was superb - 25 volunteers) turned out and:
- removed 7 tonnes of rubbish from the site! 5 tonnes of white goods and masonry and 2 tonnes of garden refuse including the removal of six 25ft buddleia trees!!
- raked, dug out, turned over, weeded, chopped and then finally planted shrubs and bedding flowers kindly donated by Falmouth Garden Centre, Trebah and Trelissick Gardens
- formed the Falmouth Garden Makeover Crew!
Thanks to Courtyard Deli as well! WHAT A DAY!
No comments:
Post a Comment