York community garden restored with £1,500 funding boost

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

The Acomb Explore community garden in York has been transformed with more than £1,500 in funding.

The Acomb Explore community garden in York has been transformed after more than 20 years with funding from the National Garden Scheme's Community Garden Grants programme. The grant of more than £1,500 enabled the replacement of timber sleepers that had reached the end of their lifespan, with new raised beds planted with climate-resilient species.

The project was delivered by the Friends of Acomb Library, with advice from the library's gardening group and practical support from GoodGym volunteers. Additional funding came from the Westfield Ward Committee, which had also provided emergency repairs to the raised bed in January.

Fiona Reilly, centre manager at Acomb Explore, said: 'Thanks to the generous support of the National Garden Scheme, we have now been able to create a beautiful new feature. It is a wonderful addition to the garden and will bring enjoyment to the many visitors who value this special space.' A brass plaque recognising the support of the scheme was unveiled by the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Margaret Wells.

How it is being reported

• York community garden transformed after more than 20 years with funding boostThe Acomb Explore community garden has been given a new lease of life thanks to a generous grant of more than £1,500.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 22 Oct, 05:00
• York community garden transformed after more than 20 years with funding boostThe Acomb Explore community garden has been given a new lease of life thanks to a generous grant of more than £1,500.York Press · 22 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Acomb Explore · National Garden Scheme · York · Friends of Acomb Library · GoodGym · Fiona Reilly · Margaret Wells

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