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Isle Of Wight Outdoor Spaces To Receive £40k Funding Boost

Outdoor spaces in East Cowes, Newport and Ryde are to receive a share of more than £40,000.

Ten projects are set to benefit from the Sovereign Housing's Your Community Your Choice (YCYC) programme.

YCYC lets people submit their project proposals and the public then gets to vote on which ones they think should receive funding and Sovereign’s support.

Morey Court in Ryde will see the green space next to its car park made more private, with a new hedge, recycled plastic benches and a bird feeder added, so families can enjoy being outside and socialising with neighbours.

While, residents at Russell House in Newport will enjoy a reinvigorated community garden. New planters will be installed, raised edging added to define borders, a new trellis mounted for flowers to weave through, and an arch put over the walkway.

The resident who submitted the project said:

“Thank you so much, with all my heart, for the care and attention you’re giving to our garden.”

The Foyer in Ryde was recently given an allotment, so its young residents can grow fruit and vegetables and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of gardening.

Funding from YCYC will give them the tools to prepare and care for the allotment and a shed to store equipment.

Chris Story, Shift Leader at The Foyer, said:

“I'm so pleased that this resident-led project has been awarded the funding. It's a massive opportunity and we are excited about getting the project under way.”

Further projects are happening at Wellington Court in East Cowes; Nelson Road, Malthouse Court and St Cross Court in Newport; and Gobles Close, Preston Close and Mary Rose Avenue in Ryde.

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