A formerly neglected council site in North Tyneside, once a WWII air-raid shelter, is now a thriving garden spot hosting small outdoor events. Lovaine Community Garden, North Shields, is run by local resident and co-ordinator, Wendy Young, 41. Mrs Young said: “We rent the land from the council. Before we […]
Wallsend Parks will be more vibrant than ever this summer thanks to the work of green-fingered volunteers. As many as 17 new trees have been planted as part of North Tyneside Council’s plans to improve the diversity of species in their parks. The new trees include a variety named after a North East botanist. […]
Vandals have caused around £500 of damage to a community garden in west Newcastle. The ‘bike garden’, as it is known locally, was targeted last weekend. A polytunnel was destroyed among other damage at the site in Nuns Moor Park. The community project is run by charity The Time Exchange, which […]