The East Gosford Community Garden will now offer residents a chance to attend gardening themed workshops after taking out the February round of Greater Bank’s #GreaterCentralCoast community funding program.
The Community Garden project by the Rotary Club of East Gosford has received a $2000 grant for winning the month’s public vote.
Community members have worked hard to transform what started out as a patch of dirt when it was established four years ago into a very active passion project for East Gosford residents.
The funding will help deliver a series of workshops over the coming months focused on areas of interest, such as gardening in small spaces, how to grow edible flowers and ways to use homegrown veggies.
A long-standing friend of the Rotary Club of East Gosford, Vicki de Carle, said the East Gosford Community Garden brings together locals of all ages, ranging from young families with toddlers to wonderfully energetic seniors.
“The East Gosford residential landscape is made up predominantly of units and townhouses with little to no area for a garden, so our local shared green space is treasured by many,” de Carle said.
“We grow food to share, flowers to admire and teach others while working side by side.
“Saturday is our main gardening day, but we have volunteers that tend to the garden through the week to ensure it receives the attention and care it needs to thrive.
“Maintaining momentum through COVID was very hard for our members.
“We were unable to gather as a group and instead had to stick to a strict roster so that individuals could tend to the garden to maintain their connection and ensure years of work didn’t go to waste.
“We are thrilled to finally be allowed to bring everyone back together and kick-start the new year with this welcome funding boost that will enable our members to access some really interesting workshops.”
Also sharing in the funding for February were DP&P Quilters Wyong and San Remo BMX Club, which each receive $500 as runners-up.
Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said he was happy to see the #GreaterCentralCoast program support such a worthwhile cause that fulfils such an important role for community members.
“The East Gosford Community Garden not only gives people with a passion for gardening an outlet to practise and better their skills but also enables them to socialise with their neighbours and participate in a project focused on important aspects of health and wellbeing,” Swetnam said.
The #GreaterCentralCoast program continues in March, with Wyong Women’s Shed, Coastal a Cappella and Noraville Scouts Association being nominated for funding.
The public can cast their vote online at greater.com.au/greatercentralcoast.
Voting closes on March 31.
Source:
Media Release Mar 9
Greater Bank
As a member of the East Gosford community garden I would like thank the Greater Bank for their wonderful donation,
I know this money will be well used to fund important functions for our wonderful garden.