Friends of <strong>Bamford</strong> Update In September, work finally began on the new Woodland Walk, Community Garden and Wildflower meadow, planned for the overgrown and neglected area at the back of <strong>Bamford</strong> Green, opposite <strong>Bamford</strong> Precinct. This is a joint venture between Environmental Management and Friends of <strong>Bamford</strong>. It is a huge area, FOB can’t do it without EM help, but EM have no funding, so can’t do it without FOB help, so a partnership has been formed, under the guidance of an EM Project Manager. Plans have been drawn by FOB, approved by EM, and funding from various Council sources has been applied for by FOB. So far, only funding for the first part of the 3 stage plan has been obtained, which paid for contractors to partly clear the wood, and lay the paths. Already it looks much better. It was hoped that FOB volunteers would plant bluebell bulbs alongside these new paths and through the woods this Autumn, to bloom next Spring, but due to a combination of bad weather and red tape this has not yet been possible, though we live in hope that we may manage to get at least some planted before the first frosts make it impractical. If not there’s always next year. Funding for Stages 2 and 3 have been applied for, but not yet guaranteed, for work to re-commence next Spring. Next is Stage 2, which is tree work, top soil for actual garden, plants and seating area, to be followed by stage 3, which is the creation of wildflower meadow, and a children’s area with an animal bench, horizontal carved log, and large carved toadstools. All funding is dependant on the involvement of the people of <strong>Bamford</strong>, to help with such things as planting, yearly basic maintenance etc., in conjunction with EM. They will help us, work with us and do all they can, but cannot do it FOR us. If you can help on any level, from occasional planting, tidying, litter picking etc, to being involved on a more permanent basis with planning etc, please get in touch. Facebook Friends of <strong>Bamford</strong> friendsofbamford@gmail.com 86 To advertise call 07976 289967 or 07974 434793 or email sales@streetwisemag.co.uk
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