Forres Friends Of Woods And Fields awarded £1950.79 from the Co-op Local Community Fund for tools and future events
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A local environmental charity has been awarded a grant of nearly £2000.
Forres Friends Of Woods And Fields (FFWF) - formed two years ago to restore our woods at Sanquhar and support food sustainability via a growing project at Chapleton - plan to use the £1950.79 award from the Co-op Local Community Fund to buy tools and use for future events.
FFWF chairman Nick Molnar and his volunteers are grateful for the funding which is made possible by Co-op customers when buying branded products then choosing projects to support.
Nick said: “We are delighted with this grant and very grateful, especially to the customers who have shown support for our vision.”
Nick confirmed the funding will help expand FFWF’s programme of environmental work and education.
He said: “We will purchase hand tools for our community growing project and woodland. Also it will help us continue to offer events such as open days and the winter gathering.”
FFWF tree plant, clean, clear, and grow at the Kennel Wood and close by near the Mosset Burn for community enjoyment and wildlife to thrive. Upper Chapleton Field now features a one-acre garden and a smaller children’s garden which use regenerative agricultural practices to grow fruit and vegetables.
Nick said: “We have a steady group of volunteer. Nevertheless, we are always ready to welcome new volunteers, either for a taster session or with a view to joining us longer term. We are expecting a response soon to a planning application to deer fence the gardens, using funds from Moray Council’s developer obligations and Money for Moray, as well as funding from the Berry Burn Community Fund for a polytunnel.”
See https://www.forresfriends.com/ for more information.
