Grand gesture gets garden growing

Ayscoughfee has been given a grant to create a wildflower garden.

Those behind the historic hall has been given just under £1,000 from the Peterborough Environment City Trust as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations.
A spokesman for South Holland District Council, which oversees Ayscoughfee Hall, said: “Taking place in an under-utilised part of the gardens, the remedial work to create the wildflower display will take place in the Wilderness Garden.
“The finished display will provide an essential habitat for local wildlife such as bees and butterflies, aiming to increase pollination rates.
“Alongside the environmental benefits, the finished display will also promote public health by drawing more residents and visitors to the gardens, encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle.”
Councillor Tracey Carter, deputy leader and portfolio holder for communities and opperational housing, said: “I’m very pleased to see that our team at Ayscoughfee have been successful in their application for grant funding, the new wildflower display will only enhance the Gardens further, ensuring they stay a vibrant hub for residents and visitors alike.
“Initiatives such as these are essential in maintaining and improving our public spaces and I’m sure this project will have long-lasting benefits… I can’t wait to see the finished result!”

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