Volunteers inspired to “bee bold” at open space

WORK is underway to transform a disused part of the Southfield Recreation Ground on the edge of Radstock into an ecologically friendly community space.

Radstock Town Council was awarded funding from The West of England Combined Authority “Bee Bold” Pollinator Fund to create the Southfield Community Garden on the former play area.

The fund has been created to support community-led ecology projects that enhance biodiversity and pollinator habitats across the West of England region and the council is working in partnership with Radstock in Bloom.

An educational classroom area will be installed and there will be extensive planting of a wide variety of nectar and pollen-rich flowers and shrubs with a focus to ensure the planting covers the whole year with particular emphasis on spring and summer.

Volunteers are being encouraged to join work parties and schools and other youth groups are also due to get involved once the ground is cleared of brambles and rubbish.