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Blooming marvellous GROWTH PROJECT
The Growth Project covers over
an acre of land and features a
ochdale represents the North West in the wildlife pond, insect hotels, formal
RRHS Britain In Bloom competition flower and wildflower borders
and a traditional kitchen garden
with unusual varieties of organic
vegetable.
JUBILEE PARK
A heritage notice hedges, and planting Run by Rochdale & District MIND,
board at Norden’s such as begonias in partnership with Hourglass,
Jubilee Park signposts and hydrangeas, the project aims to promote good
the pride of the village. is managed by mental and physical well-being
community volunteers through outdoor activity in a green
The park, a small from the Friends of environment.
oasis of trees, Jubilee Park.
ROCHDALE in BLOOM
DENEHURST PARK WW1 GARDEN
Denehurst Park includes fruit orchards, sunken Volunteers from Friends of Denehurst Park and The WW1 pop-up garden on Gracie Island in Rochdale town centre was created
formal gardens, a herbaceous border, play area, Rochdale Council work to maintain and restore the by Rochdale in Bloom volunteers as a fitting tribute to those who fell between
scrumping lane and stumpery. park. 1914 and 1918.
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