Wimborne Community Garden opens to public with ceremony

A NEW community garden has been officially opened with the swing of a watering can. Wimborne Community Garden was opened by town mayor Cllr Carol Butter who, instead of swinging a bottle of champagne, used a watering can to mark the occasion before raising a toast.

The opening, on Sunday April 30, welcomed more than 200 residents who were able to have a look around the vegetable beds, fruit cages, a wild area and more at the community offering.

Cakes were munched and the tea flowed, ably assisted by the local Brownie pack who worked throughout the afternoon giving refreshments to visitors.

In her welcoming speech, voluntary garden manager Jane Benson said: “We were absolutely blown away by the communities amazing response to our grand opening.

“On reflection though, perhaps we shouldn't have been so surprised as from day one the whole community has been behind us.

“We've had wonderful support from so many individuals, from a number of generous local businesses and local charities who have been so kind to us, as well as the town council.”

Visitors can visit the garden, located at the top of School Lane, on a Wednesday morning, Friday afternoon or Sunday afternoon.

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