South Stoke – The Park
Mend the Gap has supported South Stoke Parish Council to landscape an area near the railway line as a garden for the whole community. After three years of work this now includes wildlife friendly planting, fruit trees, a pond, individual growing beds, communal raised beds, a polytunnel and a quiet space for reflection and socialising. The area is near to the primary school, church and village hall, and it will be accessed and enjoyed by everyone in the community.
The Project so far
Proposed by South Stoke Parish council and South Stoke Wildlife & Conservation Group, the project aims to enhance the public space in the heart of South Stoke called ‘The Park’ to:
- improve the biodiversity of the environment
- improve the community’s understanding and engagement with wildlife and nature
- produce high quality organic food using permaculture principles
- allow public access to communal areas to promote the enjoyment and understanding of the site.
The project comprises individual growing plots, communal growing areas, a communal covered area, an orchard, a wildlife pond, a grassland area and improved access.
For the about this project from South Stoke Parish Council, click here.
The community garden from site development to autumn 2025
