Peoples Republic of South Devon

Dig for victory

There’s a great story in Plymouth’s Evening Herald today (we know! Step back in amazement!).

Apparently, a grotty public space in Stoke has been transformed into a thriving flowerbed overnight thanks to the nocturnal efforts of a green army (and we’re not talking about Plymouth Argyle).

According to the Herald, around 15 ‘Guerrilla Gardeners’ have planted species including Japanese anemones, sage, lavender, berberis, bamboo and evening primrose to spruce up the neglected green space.

An idea from America, Guerrilla Gardening aims to spruce up public areas, striking at night, with the gardeners contributing to the cost of the revamp.
They claim they’re not making any kinda statement but we reckon their actions are about as political as it gets.

See www.guerrillagardening.org for more stuff.

Posted by Thin White Duke

August 25th, 2006

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No such thing

Free refreshments have got to be a good thing especially when you’re surrounded by people prepared to give you money.

As part of the Dartmoor Project (with financial assistance, of course, from the Dartmoor Sustainable Development Fund and Leader+) Teignbridge CVS (community volunteer service) has organised a Meet the Funders afternoon at Liverton Village Hall on October 3, 2pm-6pm.

So, if you are a voluntary group (or organisation) within Teignbridge and the southern areas of Dartmoor, eat, drink and be merry, because that might be all you see of any money.

Posted by Cptn

August 25th, 2006

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