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        

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. 

Bus cost is approximately £500 per day, the remainder could be for either a meal together or enable us to go another outing