Riverside - Dreaming of a green Christmas

11 December 2009
Green fingered Gateacre residents got together for a Christmas party to share their love of growing their own, at allotments at Widmore Gardens.

Landlord Riverside funded the party for around 40 people, where Belle Vale Primary School entertained the gardeners with Christmas Carols. Lee Valley Pensioners joined in the festivities, with mince pies and vegetable soup on the menu, made with produce from the allotments. In keeping with the green theme, Santa popped in with gifts of plants and Christmas hats for the children. Jackie Lowther, Riverside’s community initiatives officer said: “Everyone enjoyed the party. It was great to see young and old coming together. We want to encourage more and more people to the allotments. There will be a further seven or eight new allotments available for people in the New Year.” If you are interested in getting involved in the allotments at Widmore Gardens contact Jackie Lowther on 0151 222 6068 or email jacqueline.lowther@riverside.org.uk.