A NEW community garden has been created which will help families in need across the area.
Members of Royston Crown Green Bowling Club have transformed a plot of land into the garden.
At Royston Park, fresh produce will be grown and delivered to families in need of food security via the Good Food Pantry, operated by Royston Friends Association at Manor Court Community Centre.
Funding of £1,175 was awarded via the North East Area Council to support the project, which has had success in recruiting volunteers.
Coun Caroline Makinson said: “Myself and colleague Coun Pauline McCarthy were really looking forward to seeing the progress of the community garden at the Bowling Club and we were blown away at the scale of the plant beds that will be used to grow produce.
“Luckily they have received excellent offers from companies like GXO and the Job Centre to send volunteers once a month, but are keen to promote this opportunity to anyone that would like to be involved.
“This project really complements the wider plans for the Royston Park.
“We have an established community orchard, thriving and producing fruit, which is well used by the local community and our school children.
“I can’t wait to see these beds producing the produce that will be used for the benefit of our community.
“We wish them every success.”
