A Memorial Planter for Allerton Road hit its fundraising target!2 years ago
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Delivered 1 June 2022
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We want to build a large planter with seating on the Square at Allerton Road, a hitherto neglected grey space. A memorial plaque will dedicate the planter to Covid victims and carers in our area.
The Square on Allerton Road is only used as a passageway for pedestrians who find very little to keep them there. The planter that we want to install there will completely transform it into an area that invites people to meet, chat with friends or enjoy a leisurely moment. With its plants it will add a Mediterranean feel and bring a sense of enjoyment to this hitherto neglected space. The planter will be dedicated as a memorial to the victims of Covid 19 and for those who care in our area to celebrate our community spirit and will have a commemorative plaque affixed to it. There will be a tree as part of the Roots of Remembrance map of the RHS
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Why it's a great idea:
The planter will transform the area - it will become a social outdoor space for residents and visitors alike. Through its plants it will bring colour and scent to a space that has been until now dominated by an arterial road. And it will provide a focal point for our community that has been lacking as there is no other space like it in L18. Air quality will become better and insects will thrive among the plants. In addition to that, through its plaque people will be reminded of the suffering and the generosity of our residents in the last year. The new hub could be an added attraction for visitors to the area and invite them to stay longer and visit shops and restaurants.
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Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Whoop, 70 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Total £12,273
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Total £12,273
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VolunteerAllerton in Bloom is a group of volunteers seeking to reinforce a sense of community and improve the local environment. We were constituted in 2008 and have since then installed, planted up and maintained more than 70 planters at Allerton Library, along Allerton Road and Rose Lane. We do twice-yearly plantings with the help of about 15 - 20 volunteers.
In addition to that, we have planted up herb gardens in the grounds of Allerton Library which, when mature, will be sensory gardens for everyone as well as produce a variety of herbs to be available for free to local residents. They will also be able to pick fruits and berries from the fruit trees and berry bushes that we put into the Library grounds.
During the last year, we have added litter picking (by our Litterati) and weedathons to our activities.
For the funds for our plants and maintenance we rely on grants from the Mayoral Neighbourhood Fund and on our community fundraising events, such as coffee mornings, bazaars, stalls at the local Farmers Market and an annual Garden Fête in the Library grounds. For everything else we rely on the efforts and goodwill of our committee and supporters.
Our usual fundraising has, of course, been severely limited by the current Covid crisis.
Project Owner: Allerton in Bloom The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
Contractors: Street Design Limited,Photocast Products Limited,Aigburth Hall Nurseries The team responsible for building or installing the project.
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