At the rear of Rawtenstall market car park was a small, derelict area which did nothing to improve the area. Already fenced in but with access from the side it had the remains of an earlier structure but importantly, it also faced South. Our idea was to erect a greenhouse but as it wasn’t for domestic use, planning permission was required.
The idea of our own greenhouse had been around for some time, not just to grow our own plants but to give volunteers, old and new, an opportunity to be involved when the heavy work was too much.
Traces of the original building were removed, planning permission finally given and funding via a grant and a Just Giving campaign put in place. Contractors were brought in to create a concrete base, erect the greenhouse and lay decking to create a level surrounding surface. Finally, modifications to the gate were made to allow it to open inwards.
If you would like to work in the greenhouse, out of the Rossendale rain, and look after the plants there, we would love to hear from you. The greenhouse is a place for volunteers to meet, chat, get involved and grow plants for use in Civic Pride gardens in Rossendale.
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