Arran Community Land 2016/17
We have had a fantastic year here on the Community Land above Whiting Bay. Here are some of the things achieved in 2016:
- Orchard of 30 apple trees planted by youth groups
- 20 Arran Whitebeam planted in our developing woodland area
- Demonstration allotment constructed and full of growing food!
- 12 rental allotment plots got up & running
- 2 huge polytunnels put up (one for allotment holders to share, one for the community growing)
- Community garden set out & developing
- Improved tracks and pathways to enable better access
- Pathway loops set up and marked with way markers for walkers
- Compass course set up, with orienteering to follow very soon
- More horse grazing made available to local people
- Apiary in place in collaboration with Arran Bee Group
- More local contractors used and local people employed than last year, helping the Arran economy
- Collaboration with other local groups and charities
- Over 400 people of all ages have enjoyed the community land through volunteering, growing, coming with their schools and the Arran Outdoor Education Centre, doing workshops to learn new skills and benefitting from new social and outdoor opportunities.
- All funded with grants and local donations and made possible by the amazing effort of all those involved. Many thanks to everyone.
Coming soon in 2017 we have to tempt you:
- A brass rubbing trail to encourage youngsters out for a walk
- Orienteering course for the fit & keen out there
- More native trees planted in our woodland area
- Picnic area for relaxing in the orchard
- A hub building to use for education and when it rains!
- And lots more!
Come along to any of our activities or just have a wander around to see what is new on site! If you would like to keep in touch with what is happening, send your email address to development@arranland.org and we will put you on the mailing list for our monthly newsletters.
