We are volunteer community gardeners, based in the village of Halton near Lancaster.
News:
Following on from our receipt of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the two Kaths from our group were honoured and privileged to visit Buckingham Palace for the Royal Garden Party on 8 May. The weather was superb. They had a look around the extensive gardens before the Royal Party arrived on the Terrace and the National Anthem was played. A tea of sandwiches, quiches and exquisite cakes followed. Despite not actually meeting any of the Royal Party it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Halton Gardening Group made a tremendous £1300 from the successful plant sale in May. The money will be used to buy bulbs, plants and fertiliser for public spaces in the village.
Our Aims Are :
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Fundraising
We aim to plan, implement and maintain community planting projects, with the focus on the renovation of heritage sites and the provision of planters and planted areas within the village of Halton in the Lune Valley. We are able to do this through fundraising and by working with the Parish Council and local residents.
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Gardening
We aim to promote interest and participation in gardening by communicating our plans and inviting village residents to participate in meetings and in community gardening. Our activities are updated with regular Facebook posts and also in the local community magazine ‘The Prattle’.
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Community Development
We aim to develop community integration and build a harmonious social network within the local gardening community by holding open monthly meetings and arranging group outings to local and more distant gardens.
