After nearly a year of researching and filling in forms and waiting - we've got it! A grant from the Big Lottery Fund to install a composting toilet at the site!
Over the past three years, we've got all the plots let - with a waiting list - and largely well cultivated; introduced proper signed Terms & Conditions; started regular plot inspections; opened up starter plots for new gardeners; established a regular newsletter; built a car park; re-vamped the water supply; re-inforced the fencing; made a start on up-grading the drainage; organised regular deliveries of bark & pallets; have a group from MIND working a plot; and arranged visits from local Primary schools.
When we asked the members what they wanted us to try to fund, a toilet was the greatest priority. We're going for a Kuzuba K2, with disabled access. Hopefully, it will be installed in the next few weeks. And we're planning a grand opening in July - which just happens to be the date of our centenary!!
Watch this space, folks, for updates and photos!
(As you can probably guess, I'm a bit over the moon....)
