A community garden for Littleborough

The area of land between the railway arches and the River Roch in Littleborough

The area of land between the railway arches and the River Roch in Littleborough has stood derelict since it was last used as a scrap yard. There is an air of neglect about this gathering place for rubbish. Lying where it does, at the entrance to the village, it should present a bright and welcoming prospect to the  visitor or passer-by.

Littleborough Community Groups are working together to transform this area into a community garden. Initiated by members of Littleborough and District Lions Club with the support of the Pennine Township, the project brings together a number of groups active within the  village for a common goal: to transform this derelict and neglected area into a garden for the use of the people of Littleborough.

The site is mainly solid concrete slab and so any planting might have to be in raised beds of natural stone. The rest of the area would be paved with suitable materials. There will be benches and perhaps some sculpture. The view down the river will be opened up and at some time in the future a riverside walk and footbridge over Ealees Brook will connect with the car park beyond.

The community is everyone who lives or works in Littleborough as well as those who visit in the hope of discovering something new and interesting. As the garden is intended for the use of all the project organisers are hoping that everyone would wish to contribute to the success of the project.

How can you help?

The Design Process: you could give us your ideas as to what could be included in the garden
The Work: you could offer skill, expertise or honest toil
The Cost: you could contribute to the financing of the project . £1 would buy a plant, £5 a shrub, £10 a paving stone. You could offer to sponsor a flower bed or piece of sculpture
Maintenance: there will always be a need for weeding, pruning and keeping the garden clean and tidy

To offer help in any way email Steve Lister: listers@littleborough73.freeserve.co.uk or phone 01706 373371