That the Shara Community Gardens (SCG) is for all members of the community, even the small ones, was highlighted over the weekend when the garden’s committee installed a new toybox in the rotunda.
‘The community is really grateful for grants from the Ingrained Foundation and the Byron Shire Council Community Initiatives Program that have gone towards projects like the toy box,’ said SCG Secretary, Alison Bird.
‘With the grants we have been able to do a whole range of upgrades to the gardens over the past six months, and that includes an upgrade to the toy box, which the local children will really appreciate – we have so many kids in here every day enjoying the toys.’
Creating beautiful community spaces
Ms Bird said the combined grants were worth $15,000 and have allowed them to ‘put in five new raised garden beds, including two for our neighbours at the Ocean Shores Preschool.’
‘We’ve also put in over 100 plants, including a rainforest garden and a bush tucker garden, as well as adding to our veggies and herbs.
‘The grants mean we can actually get on with the job of making a beautiful green space for the South Golden Beach and North Ocean Shores community.’
The new toybox was built for the committee by the Pottsville Men’s Shed after Paula Brown saw a similar one at Pottsville Beach.
‘I thought they may have made it,’ said SCG President Paula Brown. ‘It turns out they hadn’t, but, they were willing to make one for us. We are very grateful that they helped to make this come together.’
If you’d like more information about the Shara Community Gardens, visit: sharagardens.com.
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