Local MSP praises progress of Strathbrock Community Garden
Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, visited the Strathbrock Community Garden, which is run by Broxburn & Uphall Development Group, on Friday 12th April.
Broxburn and Uphall Development Group started The Strathbrock Community Garden to enable local people get involved in gardening.
Following the visit, Fiona commented:
“I was pleased to visit the Strathbrock Garden to see the progress that Broxburn and Uphall Development Group have made since my last visit in 2023. They have certainly made considerable progress in a short period of time.
“It is clear to see that the Broxburn and Uphall Development Group is a vital part of the community and the Strathbrock Community Garden is proof of this.
“The Garden welcomes children, disability groups and other members of the community to visit and learn about growing. The group have also contributed to the development of the local Shale Trail and have also been supporting the Woodland Trust in planting trees at Uphall Railway Station.
“Following my visit to the garden last year, I contacted Scottish Water to help support them secure a permanent water supply for the garden. I was glad to hear that progress is ongoing and they are well on their way to the installation of a water supply. They collect rainwater for sustainability but in prolonged hot, dry weather they need access to a dependable water supply.
“I look forward to seeing the work of the Broxburn and Uphall Development Group at the Strathbrock Garden in the future and encourage the local community to continue to support them.”
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