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Volunteers turn green grass into play area in Ashford
A communal garden got a make-over all last week as volunteers got their hands dirty.
The residents of St Martin's Court, in Kingston Crescent, Ashford, witnessed staff from housing association A2Dominion, contractor Inspace, and Barclays Bank, install a gazebo, a water feature, pergolas, and plants as part of A2's first resident's week.
The area of land was previously a patch of grass outside the sheltered housing scheme for elderly people, and residents have expressed their joy at having somewhere to relax.
Daphne Downie said: "I have been watching all the volunteers working really hard this week and they've done a fantastic job. The garden will really cheer everyone up, so we are all very grateful to A2Dominion for organising the make-over."
The make-over was sponsored by Inspace, Barclays Bank, and Notcutts garden centre.
The resident's week ran Monday October 26 to Sunday 31, which saw other activities take place to encourage its residents to get more involved in their community.
Pat Hollingsworth, A2's regional operations director, said: "We've been delighted with the response we've had to our first ever resident's week. The communal garden at St Martin's Court now looks fantastic, and the volunteers have really done a great job in improving the area for residents.
"We hope the work carried out will enable residents to enjoy the garden all year round."
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