Greenfield Cree have once again been working hard to bring something
very special to the community. In
partnership with PCP (Pioneering Care Partnership) in Newton Aycliffe they have
designed and built a new ‘Super Shed’ which will be a fantastic asset to the
PCP garden project.
There was a great response to the new structure, with over
fifty people in attendance at the launch which included representatives from
the many contributors who had provided their services and materials at a
reduced cost or free to the project. These
included CEMEX who donated half price concrete, Palram, Newton Aycliffe who
supplied plastic sheeting for the skylights, windows and wall linings and sky
lights, and BTS who provided the roof free of charge! Palram and BTS were also good enough to
supply expert manpower to help carry out the work.
The Shed will be invaluable to the garden project, many of
the gardeners themselves were present, one of the leads David, who is a
wheelchair user gave a small speech explaining just how the new “Super Shed”
would make a difference. The shed will
enable him to come along more often especially during inclement weather, and
also how good it would be to be able to access the tools and equipment for
himself.
The Chair and CEO of
the PCP were in attendance alongside Howard Leslie who leads the garden project,
Howard acknowledged the generosity of the Cree Men - designing and building the
shed would allow the scale of the gardening project to grow. The project promotes wellbeing and friendship
for the gardeners, an ethos which is at the heart of Cree. Also as a bi-product there is a lot of
produce – strawberries, potatoes, leeks and pears, which participants can take
home to use.
Greenfield Cree were well represented at the event with 12 members
attending alongside group leader Richard Agar and they thoroughly appreciated
the scones and tea and the opportunity to meet and chat with the gardening
group, company representatives and the PCP team that has assisted them in this
extremely successful and well-received project.
Cree is a
GAMP public health funded project led by Greenfield Arts which promotes
well-being through community projects and new members are always welcome,
anyone wishing to know a little bit more about Cree and Greenfield Arts should
contact our friendly team on 01325 379048 or check out our website
www.greenfield-arts.co.uk
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