The Grove and Lodge Farm Partnership have put the £350 Community Chest Fund grant awarded to them to good use by brightening up part of the local community.
On Tuesday 11 November, children from St Mary’s Primary School Gardening Club took part in an exciting flower planting activity outside the Mid-Counties Co-Op, who sponsor the scheme. They were assisted by some of the Bridgnorth Town Council’s gardening team, who very kindly lent the project their skills and expertise.
Also present were Shropshire Councillors Christian Lea and William Parr as well as Emma Feely, members of the Grove and Lodge Partnership and representatives of the Mid-Counties Co-Op.
The weather may have been miserable, but spirits were high, especially once the planting was finished, and the results of this joint project could be enjoyed.
Ann Maltby, Chair of the South Area Panel, said:
“This is a great use of our Community Chest Fund. We are very proud to be associated with this worthwhile project and hope that this will encourage others to get in touch with us for funding.”
Pauline Harris, Resident and Member of the Grove and Lodge Partnership, said:
“I’m thrilled with the way the community has pulled together to support what was a fantastic event that everybody enjoyed. I’d really like to thank Nic Bromley of Rushmere Nurseries for providing the plants and showing the children how to plant them. They’ve done a great job.”
The event was part of the Grove and Lodge Partnership’s Bridgnorth in Bloom initiative to make Bridgnorth more attractive for residents during winter.
The Grove and Lodge Partnership are holding a meeting that will take place on Wednesday 26 November at 9:30am at St James Hall and all residents are welcome to attend.
Each financial year, Shropshire Towns and Rural Housing set aside a budget for community based projects in areas where they have housing stock.
You can apply for funding up to a maximum of £500 for projects that make communities:
Safer - such as extra security lighting
Greener - such as planting of shrubs/plants
Cleaner - such as litter bins/removal of graffiti
United - such as projects that encourage better relations between neighbours
Examples of eligible projects include: Educational workshops, setting up a residents group, leaflet dropping, training and/ or diversionary activities.
Who can apply?
Anyone from a community group, or an individual who lives within the Shropshire Council boundary.
How can you apply?
Download the application form here or
Call 01743 210205 and we will send you an application form – we look forward to hearing from you.
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