Following Burton Joyce Parish Council’s successful application for a £100k grant from FCC Communities Foundation, it was delighted to welcome the contractors, Whiting Landscape and project managers, Bentley to the site on 17th September to begin the long anticipated transformation of the garden, with completion due before the end of November.
The new garden will include:
- A canopy over hard standing, perfect for events, performances, and casual gatherings.
• Resin-bonded pathways providing full accessibility.
• A variety of styles of Bench seating
• A discreet, low-impact lighting scheme.
• Soft landscaping with sensory and bee friendly planting.
• Additional features including a ‘community information’ noticeboard, a water feature, a way finder and ‘brass rubbing’ posts, as well as the three deer generously bequeathed to the Parish Council by the late Dorothy Pinkett.
Chair of the Parish Council, Cllr Laurence King said: “This project is the culmination of our determination as a village to create a welcoming and attractive ‘heart’ and amenity to the centre of Burton Joyce. Our thanks go to all who have contributed over a number of years to reach this point. We are excited to see it finally taking shape”
The Parish Council will be officially opening the garden on Saturday 6th December at 4:15pm as part of their Christmas Lights switch-on event – all are welcome to attend.
FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund. Cheryl Raynor, FCC Communities Foundation Grant Manager, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting the Parish Council with this project, and pleased that work has now started on site. This is exciting and transformational work and we look forward to seeing the garden in its full glory at the opening event.”
Written by Jessica Sherrin from Burton Joyce Parish Council