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Green fingered Gateacre residents got together for a Christmas party to share their love of growing their own, at allotments at Widmore Gardens.
Landlord Riverside funded the party for around 40 people, where
Belle Vale Primary School entertained the gardeners with Christmas
Carols.
Lee Valley Pensioners joined in the festivities, with mince pies
and vegetable soup on the menu, made with produce from the
allotments.
In keeping with the green theme, Santa popped in with gifts of
plants and Christmas hats for the children.
Jackie Lowther, Riverside’s community initiatives officer
said: “Everyone enjoyed the party. It was great to see young
and old coming together. We want to encourage more and more people
to the allotments. There will be a further seven or eight new
allotments available for people in the New Year.”
If you are interested in getting involved in the allotments at
Widmore Gardens contact Jackie Lowther on 0151 222 6068 or email
jacqueline.lowther@riverside.org.uk.
WallyR
Commented 12 weeks ago
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