Garden project will bring 'disjointed community' in Ayrshire village back together again

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A new garden in Coylton will ‘bring a disjointed community back together’ according to the group behind the project.The garden will be developed on land to the rear of 20 Joppa with strong backing from residents, schools and the village’s care home.

The plan was approved by South Ayrshire Council last Thursday.In a supporting statement, the Coylton Community Garden group said: “It is proposed that the garden will be in the centre of the village and accessible to all residents.“The allotment project has attracted many volunteers, some who have experience in horticultural projects and many who have no experience at all.“Being able to show children how wildlife can be nurtured and how to grow food without impacting the environment is attracting the attention of the local primary school.”The group also said that the village gala would be centred around the garden, which will include areas for quiet reflection, a small memorial and sensory garden.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.They added: “The garden will bring many parts of our community back together after two years of Covid restrictions and anxieties.“The project will give the children of Coylton a place to nurture their own garden and grant them the opportunities to learn how to manage and potentially fund their own garden, all good skills for the future.“Local budget cuts along with Covid has forced many