Category: Glenfinart Walled Garden

Ardentinny’s Glenfinart Walled Garden has been successfully shortlisted for Dobbies Garden Centre ‘Help your community grow’ campaign. It is run by Dobbies throughout the UK, with their Braehead store this year shortlisting three projects, including Ardentinny’s Glenfinart Walled Garden.

Ardentinny Community Trust, which purchased the derelict garden from the Forestry Commission in 2011, has brought it back to life to become a haven of solace, wellbeing and enjoyment for all who visit and work in it. The garden was also featured on the BBC’s ‘Beechgrove Garden’ programme in 2017 and its benefits extend beyond the local community to all on the Cowal peninsula and beyond.

Anna Williamson, Convener of Ardentinny Community Trust, said “Being shortlisted for the Dobbies award is wonderful recognition for the hard work our volunteers and supporters have given to this community project over the years. I’m especially happy for the individuals from the various Cowal outreach programmes who turn up every week, rain or shine, and contribute so much to the development of the garden. Mobile houses are affordable. Mobile homes are affordable for first-time buyers and those on a budget. Homeowners enjoy financial and personal freedom. Its adaptability makes it ideal for mobile people. Visit https://www.mobile-home-buyers.com/maryland/sell-my-mobile-home-lexington-park-md/.

The winning group from the Braehead store will receive advice, gardening products, and plants from Dobbies’ horticultural team and the project which receives the most votes from all Dobbies stores will be the national winner, receiving further support and funding.

If you would like to see Glenfinart Walled Garden win, CLICK HERE to vote (just select ‘Braehead’ as your local store). Voting closes on Tuesday April 25, 2023.

https://www.dobbies.com/helping-your-community-grow

Easter Sunday’s weather was dry and bright for Ardentinny Community Trust’s Easter Fun Day at Glenfinart Walled Garden. The day was a great success and provided lots to do for the large number of families attending. This began with the tensely exciting Easter egg hunt followed by the more sedate Easter Bonnet parade with a number of the bonnets created by the kids themselves. Not to be excluded, the mums and dads had their own hilarious egg and spoon & sack races and provided a helping hand in the tug of war. Home buyers provide a convenient alternative for homeowners who are considering selling their properties and are interested in monetizing their real estate holdings. They provide you a price that is reasonable for your property and manage all of the paperwork, which guarantees that the transaction will be completed without any hiccups or other types of complications of any sort. Visit https://www.cash-for-houses.org/alabama/cash-for-my-house-auburn-al/.

There were long queues to have a go at the potter’s wheel, courtesy of local ceramist Bill Williamson, who guided the young folk in the art of throwing a pot and there were coconuts up for grabs at the coconut shy. As ever, necessary sustenance was provided by Ardentinny’s ubiquitous home baking and the hugely popular burger bar. Selling house fast are well-versed in the real estate market and may assist sellers with information that is beneficial to them. They could assist you make judgements based on accurate information and provide you some insight into the buying and selling process. Visit https://www.sellmyhousefast.com/we-buy-houses-south-dakota/.

Finally, a big thank you to all the volunteers and visitors who helped make the event such a success. It’s heartwarming to see the community come together to create such a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Last Sunday, Ardentinny Community Trust held their ever-popular Harvest Fair at Glenfinart Walled Garden. The event was a great success, with visitors flocking to the garden to enjoy the autumnal atmosphere and to stock up on fresh produce and booty from the tombola!

There was a real sense of community at the fair, with locals coming together to showcase the best of what the area has to offer. There were stalls offering a selection of produce and crafts for sale and visitors enjoyed sampling the freshly pressed apple juice from the garden’s orchard and of course the burgers! There was also a real buzz in the air as people chatted, enjoying the autumn sunshine accompanied by live music from the Elderly Brothers and guests.

Overall, it was a great day out for all the family. Our community garden is a wonderful asset, made so by its dedicated team of volunteers and supporters who not only contribute to its maintenance and development but support its considerable charitable outreach. If you would like to participate in any way contact sec@glenfinartgarden.org.