Community gardens project reaches next stage

A project led by YMCA Derbyshire to create a new outdoor learning space is now ready for the next stage of development.

Recently, civil engineering firm Taylor Woodrow supplied, delivered and laid 203 tons of aggregate at Wilmorton Community Gardens.

This space will be transformed into an outdoor classroom delivering horticulture and construction skills courses for YMCA Key College students.

There will also be an area with raised beds and a greenhouse, which will be used by YMCA residents for wellbeing activities, and for volunteering.

Last year over 200 people volunteered, giving over 300 hours of their time at the gardens.

Gillian Sewell, chief executive at YMCA Derbyshire, “It’s an absolute pleasure to see the transformational work taking place at the community gardens.

“We are extremely grateful to businesses like Taylor Woodrow and Gap Hire Solutions for their generous support, and belief in what we are doing as a charity to help young people and communities, belong, contribute and thrive.

“I am also grateful to our hard-working YMCA team and volunteers, who have worked tirelessly over the past couple of years to create an outdoor learning zone for young people and adults.”