Thank you to everyone who has helped in the Waterloo Seafront Gardens during July.
We had 12 at our litter pick in Adelaide Garden, when we were able to spread out into Beach Lawn and Crescent Garden, and some of us worked on clearing brambles and branches overhanging the pathways.
At our regular Tuesday garden maintenance session we had 7 volunteers, and were also joined by 10 from Royal Sun Alliance, when we worked on the rockery/steps area in Marine Garden. The RSA workers were fantastic, and as well as working on the steps, cleared and edged a large area of the crazy paving pathway.
Our Sunday maintenance session coincided with the Outdoor Theatre visit to Marine Garden, where we provided seating and refreshments, and 3 of us went up to Beach Lawn to continue our work on the stream. We had 4 at our Wednesday evening session when we worked on the rockery in Beach Lawn.
We also had two volunteer days on 18th and 25th from the Plant Health Agency, who are part DEFRA. Three volunteers helped to tidy up the rockery at Marine Garden and five helped work near the rockery at Beach Lawn Garden in preparation for our visit from the In Bloom judges. The photo’s below shows how they uncovered some of the old stones along the pathway.
Sadly, after many years of being allowed to use the lock-up next to the Waterloo Sunset Cafe, because of redevelopment of the building we have now moved all our equipment to the Green Sefton Depot in the car park behind Beach Lawn. We would like to thank Angela Pooley for allowing us to use the lock-up for so long – it has been a fantastic help!!
Our volunteer sessions during August will take place on the following dates:
Saturday 10th – Litter Picking at 10.30am in the Marina Play Park,
Tuesday 13th – Garden Maintenance at 9.30am in Adelaide Garden,
Sunday 18th – Garden Maintenance at 2.00pm in Beach Lawn,
Wednesday 28th – Garden Maintenance at 7.00pm in Adelaide Garden,
All equipment will be provided, as well as refreshments.
A date for your diary next month is our annual Autumn Festival which this year will be held on Saturday 14th September – more information to follow next month! We looking for volunteers to help set up the event and clear up afterwards. We also have some stalls we need help manning, one of which is our coconut shy, a popular stall which needs a couple of enthusiastic volunteers to help run it. If you can help in any way please let us know.
Looking forward to seeing you soon,
Best wishes,
Janet Markland
Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens