Caroline Flint welcomes new allotments

23 June 2009

Caroline Flint joined local residents at the Edlington Gala on Saturday and praised the local town council and businesses who support the community.

Ms Flint singled out a £1,700 grant from Edlington Town Council to the Edlington Group 5A Allotments and Community Gardens Association, which has brought disused land back into use as 16 new allotments.

Said Ms Flint: "The Town Council's generosity has enabled more people to get involved in running allotments, making good use of local land and producing healthy local food. Eddie and Steve Hanks and many other volunteers are making a real difference.

"Allotments are becoming even more popular as people want an enjoyable, healthy way to produce local food, surrounded by other people with the same passion. Allotments are for everyone, you don't need to be an expert - there are plenty of people like Eddie and Steve on hand to advise you."

"The Association is always fundraising to develop new allotments. Any local businesses that want to help will always be welcomed."

MP welcomes Wates fundraising for Bike Project

Caroline Flint has praised Wates Living Space and their employee Chris French for the £600 raised for the Edlington Motorcycle Project, run by the Edlington neighbourhood Watch with support from their Safer Neighbourhood Team. Chris did a sponsored bike ride from Hoyland to the Edlington Gala, and the money raised was matched by Wates Living Space.

Said Caroline: "Well done to Wates and to Chris French for getting on his bike for a good cause. The Motorcycle Project is fantastic and Maureen Tennyson, Margaret Adamson and PC Simon Kirkham know how much I admire their efforts for young people locally. This is great example of businesses supporting young people and the local community."