(Thanks to storyteller Rosemary.)
Once upon a time……….
There was a strip of rough ground and concrete between Carswell Community School and Bostock Road.
Then TrinityLearning worked with the school on plans to re-model the area into a sensory garden, which could be used as both an outdoor classroom and a space where the children could sit quietly and reflect. It would have winding paths, a rainbow tree seat and a light/dark tunnel to the story corner.
But to spread the load this had to be a Community Project. Da da da…
A team from 3 Logistic Support Regiment at Dalton Barracks helped with clearing the area. ……..
Parents, teachers and local residents worked together, laying out the design and digging over the soil…
Local businesses, including Oxford Green Roofs, Agrivert, AWBS, Richard Mathews, Merityres & Knights all helped ………….
The next stage (once topsoil & fences have been delivered) is planting. Carswell are hoping to fill the garden with donated plants, so please put aside any excess seedlings or cuttings you may have (especially shade-loving plants – non-toxic, of course!) and pass them on to the school. Donations of seeds, unwanted garden items or cash would also be welcome – please contact Rosemary Perrow on 520282, TrinityLearning@gmail.com if you would like to help.
…… and look out for the Community “Plant-in”!
to be continued …
A small area set aside for vegetables might be an idea