Upper Lighthorne
On Saturday, August 17th, the Upper Lighthorne Allotments had their grand opening ceremony, a highly anticipated event that drew a crowd of excited residents and stakeholders.
Councillor Chris Mills performed the ceremonial ribbon cutting and officially declared the allotments open to the community. The event, which was organised by Trustgreen, was a lively affair that captured attendees of all ages. From craft stalls to a raffle and hamper competition, the festivities had something for everyone. Attendees were treated to a variety of refreshments while children enjoyed activities such as pollinator and nature trails, ensuring that there was no shortage of entertainment for all who came to celebrate this community milestone.
Richard Thomas, Group ESG Director at Trustgreen, said: “Allotments are not just about gardening; they are essential for improving well-being, fostering community, promoting sustainability and enhancing urban living. Trustgreen is thrilled to be part of this scheme and look forward to watching it grow with the support of our community champion, Emma.”
Allotments Rooted in Nature
Councillor Chris Mills added: “Allotments are focal points of a community that bring local people together and obviously encourage healthy eating and exercise as well as social engagement. We’re delighted that more people will be getting the opportunity to participate in such a healthy and sociable endeavour.”
Matthew Kendall, Sales and Marketing Director at Taylor Wimpey Midlands, said: “It’s wonderful to see the allotment now open for this flourishing community to use and enjoy. Not only does it open up opportunities for our residents to meet and connect, it provides a space for people to spend time in nature, grow their own food and be amongst wildlife.
“As part of the opening, we were delighted to donate several bug houses and several wheelbarrows to help develop this new space even further – we look forward to watching it become an integral part of the community in the years to come.”
Located on Coppice Avenue, the allotment has been delivered as part of the new home developments in Upper Lighthorne, consisting of developers Taylor Wimpey Midlands, Barratt Homes West Midlands and David Wilson Homes Mercia.
Adrian Evans, Managing Director at Barratt Homes West Midlands, said: “We’re delighted the allotments have been unveiled in Upper Lighthorne as they will be a great benefit to local residents looking to stay active and grow their own produce. It was a pleasure to be involved with the event and showcase how we’re making our development sustainable and wildlife friendly.”
Helen Lewis, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Mercia, said: “The unveiling of the allotments was a fantastic milestone for our Upper Lighthorne development and we’re thrilled to hear it became a well-attended community event. We hope our donated seed packets will come in handy ahead of the next sewing season.”
