Volunteers Restore Bognor Library Community Garden

Community is at the heart of what we do, so we're excited to share our latest volunteering project at Bognor Library Community Garden! Led by our passionate Volunteer Coordinator, Tracy, a team of volunteers has been meeting every Thursday morning to breathe new life into this neglected space.

The Bognor Library Community Garden was originally funded by a generous £10,000 donation from Southern Water in 2018. From then on, it was created to promote social cohesion through the joys of gardening. Although it wasn't until 2019 that the garden was officially opened and maintained for several years, last year saw it left unattended. Now, thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and a generous £200 donation from Covers in Bognor—a local builders merchant—we're transforming this underused space so everyone can enjoy it.

Tracy provides regular updates and photos across the Trust, and the comments are always filled with praise for the team's outstanding work. Gemma Baldwin, Head of People & Development, said, "The garden is looking fantastic! Thank you, Tracy, to you and your team of volunteers – you've done an amazing job."

The garden will also serve as a gathering place for many within our network, such as MyNetwork, MyNetwork Plus, and other events. But we aim to make it a welcoming haven for everyone in the community. 

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​Written by Lizzie Williams. For any media inquiries, please get in touch with [email protected]