On 28 September the Lord Mayor, Councillor Sylvia Dunkley joined diggers and donors for afternoon tea at the site. She was presented by SU3A member Mary Mac with a print of her painting of the lily pond as it was in its heyday. (The group hope that at some point we will be able to return the pond to its original state.) A second print is to be raffled at the Cutlers' Hall on Friday 2 December in aid of plants for the garden.
On 22 November we expect a further delivery of shrubs which we shall plant in Area Three. Members have donated nearly £1500 to date and we are two thirds of the way to completing the planting. If you would like to donate the cost of a shrub please telephone Alison Cowper on 0114 274 6165.
We aim to have the Commemorative Book ready for display at the AGM in April.
Stop Press: Our bid to the South West Area Assembly for funds to purchase two rustic benches was successful and we expect these to be in place by Spring, after work on the new paths over the winter.
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