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Garden commemorated in School mosaics
Anyone passing Shaldon School recently will have seen seven stunning new mosaic panels mounted on its walls, and we are delighted that the Gardens have been included in the project.Professional artist Michelle Greenwood-Brown worked with the children on 'The Journey...
Anti-Glare Project – late news
Due to the prospect of heavy rain on Sunday 23rd September the Anti-Glare Project work day (see below) has been postponed, and will hopefully go ahead on Sunday 30th September.
Wheelbarrow wanted
The regular monthly work group could reake really good use of a wheelbarrow that could be stored on-site. Does anyone have one surplus to requirements?
Anti-Glare Project – first work day
After several spectacularly wet work days had to be cancelled, Sunday 14th October saw a fine sunny day. Over 30 young volunteers from Young Devon arrived with their planned projects, plants bought from their own fundraising and tools they had encouraged Morrisons to...
Anti-Glare Project – Sunday 23rd September
An enthusiastic group of 16/17 yr olds have decided to make the Gardens their National Citizenship project. They have great plans and will have their first big work day on Sunday 23rd September. Please come along and offer them your support and help.
Help wanted
Teignbridge Council's Green Spaces Department are keen to learn more about the gardens. They would be grateful for any stories, maps or photographs that could help establish the history of this area for future generations. Do you have, or know of anyone who has, an...
Anti-Glare Project – another try!
Apologies for the wrong date in the previous post. The Anti-Glare Project team will be in the gardens on Sunday 14th October. Please come and lend your help and support.
Bird Survey
Though there is now a clearer historical picture of the Gardens, the information relating to its botanical value is poor and the Friends are keen to pull together a ‘wildlife’ survey. An RSPB warden is kindly guiding our steps in planning a bird survey. As a...
A look back in time
We received some old photos last year from Roger Willis. The two shown here are scenes of locations well known to Garden visitors We have also been contacted by 2 families whose antecedents worked at the...