Bountagu have been linked with the allotment for a number of years, ever since one of our resident volunteers invited us to get involved on her plot, and use it to help connect the community. In 2019 we conducted a full-scale cutback of the overgrown parts and began a re-start of the project. Since lead …
In December 2019, a team of local volunteers planted 3,000 trees on Montagu Recreation Ground as part of the Trees for Cities initiative with Conservation Volunteers and Enfield Council. Bountagu and St Peter’s Church helped secure a special area for 143 trees in memory of the local men who died in World War I. Letters …
In 2019, the aim for the garden was to provide a space of peace in which to remember all who have worshipped at St Peter’s, to help bring colour and hope to our local community, and to bring people together through gardening workshops and projects. They worked on the basic structures and then invited people …
In 2019 and 2020, Bountagu joined forces with Pollinator Paths to encourage East Edmonton residents to create pollinator-friendly patches at home, to welcome bees and butterflies in our neighbourhood. The partnership utilised Facebook and Instagram to share project updates, growing advice, and photos, and to answer questions and to connect with others nearby. Bountagu provided …
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