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Plant a pumpkin this weekend

by Ethos public relations

Hyndburn Homes has donated an area of land in Accrington to the local community for people to use as a community garden and food growing scheme.

“Situated between Belfield Road and Rothwell Avenue, the land was unkempt and derelict and a group of local people decided it could be put to good use as a community food growing resource,” said Danny Crangle from Hyndburn Homes. “We agreed - and now a committed group of local residents are busy transforming the area for everyone to enjoy.”

This week (February 12th) the community has organised a sponsored dig and the opportunity to grow your own pumpkin in an event which should help raise money for the scheme.

Resident Katie Farnell is organising the dig. “It’s the right time of the year for planting pumpkins and so we thought it would be a great idea to plant lots so that come Halloween households can have their own,” she said.

“The more people who join us the more fun we will have and of course if people secure sponsorship money we can use the funds for other plants, seeds and tools that will benefit the garden and the wider community.”

Hyndburn Homes, the Prospects Foundation and Hyndburn Borough Council have been supporting the group and helping with applications for a variety of grants and funding bids.

“The community here has shown great enthusiasm and determination to look at transforming un-used, open land into a lovely space that can be enjoyed by the wider community,” said Danny. “They have been really inspiring and we hope to be able to assist other groups do similar things in the Hyndburn area.”

The event is Saturday 12th February, 118 – 120 Belfield Road, Accrington from 10am – 4pm. Children are welcome but must be supervised and everyone taking part should wear appropriate clothes. Bring your own spade if you have one but they can be provided. Contact Katie.farnell@btinternet.com or telephone her on 07411 266230.

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Posted at 7^th February 2011