In case you are unaware – Whittlesey Town Council, have a wonderful ‘Wood, Plant and Herb Garden’ located at end of Yarwell Headlands.
‘The Platinum Wood’
An idea to celebrate Queen Elizabeths Platinum Jublee by Cllr Roy Gerstner, in 2022, cumulated in him raising nearly £5,000 in sponsorship and donations from the public.
Whittlesey Town Council contributed another £5,000.
Phase I was completed with 95 mainly indigenous trees along with 15 fruit trees.
Phases II & III completed in 2023/24 now included at total 0f 135 trees, a ‘Herb Garden’ (Free to all), A Bee Hive, Cycle Rack, Interpretaion Board and a large swathe of wild flowers.
A small group (Friends of Platinum Wood) today had a tidy and clear up event, only 7 managed to attend but good progress made. Cllr Eamonn Dorling Co-lead on the project carries out many hours week on week to help in maintenance.
Dozens up dozens of residents like the peaceful walk along with many Dog Owners.
A Wondeful project – in progress that in years to come will be a lovely asset to our town.
*(pick and help yourself to the ‘Free’ Herb Garden) – just leave a thanks…..
A wonderful colour of yellows and whites….
A lovely ‘Teak Bench’ donated by the late Alison Bacon – which I cleaned up today of Bird Plop…..