Ollerton Street receives community garden funds through District Council scheme

Residents of De Lacy Court, Ollerton recently got their green fingers dirty after being awarded funding for the creation of a community garden.

Thanks to Newark and Sherwood District Council's Community Chest scheme — which is aimed at encouraging projects to make social housing areas cleaner, safer and greener — the street was successful in securing a £1000 grant.

The money was put towards the improvement of a green space through the purchase of a new tool store, greenhouse and various plants.

Tenants banded together and worked hard to transform the space, adding beautiful flower borders and a vegetable patch. Newark and Sherwood District Council officers were also in attendance to help out.

One of those involved in the project was 89 year old Veteran Jack Hedley, who on 30th May celebrated 25 years living at De Lacy Court .

"A massive well done to all those involved in the recent improvements of De Lacy Court's community garden" Newark and Sherwood District Council posted on facebook

Also among the Facebook comments was Karen Willis who said: "Well done to all involved".

Facebook user Sharon Watret also added: "Love this, well done all. Especially the fabulous Jack".