Over the years since we began the garden we receive an annual inspection by the Royal Horticultural Society on behalf of Keep Scotland Beautiful.

For the last 3 years, we have had the top grade with a certificate of distinction, this by independent assessors.

Our need is to replace planters and also top soil/compost and to re-furbish the book swap cabinet doors.

The top Gazebo has been set on fire several times and we wish to make good the damage.

Also several benches have been damaged and we would like to replace 2 of these.

• Wood for 4 planters       £320                                                                                                                          
• Material for 2 benches     £250                                                                                                                              
• Material for book swap doors     £ 60                                                                                                                          
• Wood for top Gazebo                 £150                                                                                                             
• Compost and plants                    £350                                                                                                                                                               
• Total                                         £1130        

Throughout the year we hold fundraising events such as Bingo nights and the Halloween Disco to help raise money to put towards our christmas lights switch on, Our current lights are currently outdated and are costing more and more to repair every year, we do try to replace as many lights as we can each year but taking into account the current finiancial situation within out community we try to provide as many free activities as we can on the night so that all families can attend and enjoy.  Also we like to provide the kids with a little christmas light so they can take part in our torch and tinsel parade where they can join santa in a walk upto the town where the lights get switched on. Some of the activities we provide are Balloon Modelling, Face Painting, Mini Zoo, Santas Grotto, Alpacas, and a Fun Fair.

Balloon modelling £230

Face Painting £200

Mini Zoo £250

Give away lights for kids £400

We are looking to develop a training programme that will have direct links to a modern apprenticeship in engineering.  Our intention is to purchase an engine and then design and manufacture a sit on Lawnmower that the young people will be able to use in British Lawnmower Racing Association event.  Between 6-8 young people with an interest in engineering will be selected to attend a weekly training sessions lasting 90 minutes.  During this time the young people will design, manufacture and assemble the sit on lawnmower.  The one off payment of £1000 will be used to purchase an engine and through this purchase we will be able to recycle all parts and adapt the design each year to offer a similar opportunity to more young people every year.