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| GREEN FINGERS: Volunteer Craig Duffy |
A VOLUNTEER has received national recognition for his hard work on a much-loved community project.
Earlier this month, Craig Duffy finished third in the Volunteer of the Year category at London’s Edible Garden Show.
The 30-year-old has spent more than 70 hours helping to transform the Bluebell Community Garden, in Chelmsley Wood, into a thriving wildlife habitat and vegetable patch.
“I am very happy to receive this award; however it has been a team effort,” said Craig.
“Becoming a volunteer has made a big difference to my health as I go outdoors more.
“I enjoy meeting new people and getting out of the house and making a change to the environment. The Bluebell Garden is a relaxing place that helps you forget about your worries.”
Efforts to transform the barren scrap of land in Bluebell Drive into a flourishing garden area began in 2011 and the scheme has gone from strength-to-strength.
Councillor Ken Meeson, Solihull Council's cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “This is an excellent achievement and thoroughly deserved.
“Craig and all the volunteers have committed a tremendous amount of time to transform the Bluebell Community Garden into a space that is now accessible to all and more friendly for wildlife.”
Earlier this month, Craig Duffy finished third in the Volunteer of the Year category at London’s Edible Garden Show.
The 30-year-old has spent more than 70 hours helping to transform the Bluebell Community Garden, in Chelmsley Wood, into a thriving wildlife habitat and vegetable patch.
“I am very happy to receive this award; however it has been a team effort,” said Craig.
“Becoming a volunteer has made a big difference to my health as I go outdoors more.
“I enjoy meeting new people and getting out of the house and making a change to the environment. The Bluebell Garden is a relaxing place that helps you forget about your worries.”
Efforts to transform the barren scrap of land in Bluebell Drive into a flourishing garden area began in 2011 and the scheme has gone from strength-to-strength.
Councillor Ken Meeson, Solihull Council's cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “This is an excellent achievement and thoroughly deserved.
“Craig and all the volunteers have committed a tremendous amount of time to transform the Bluebell Community Garden into a space that is now accessible to all and more friendly for wildlife.”
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