Start Date: Autumn 2008
End Date: Ongoing

Summary:
The Friends of the Rec. joined the Urban Group of the Stamford Town Partnership to begin the task of making the Belton Gardens live up to its Victorian origins. The area around the bandstand was the logical start:

• The design of the cruciform framework with Lavender and Box was agreed around the bandstand

• In autumn 2008, clearing and planting started in the Bandstand. Crocus, daffodil, tulip and allium bulbs were planted to ensure an array of colour for spring 2009

• In spring this year, hardy geraniums were planted in each quarter for summer colour

• March saw the introduction of 500 English bluebells and 500 snowdrops to the grounds. A planting party that included 2 students from Stamford High School spent a Saturday morning planting out these bulbs in three different beds.

Next Steps:

• Three silver birches will soon be arriving; these trees will be planted in the area between the play area and Recreation Ground Road.

• It is planned to add further shrubs here in the autumn of 2009.

If you would like to get involved in planting projects in any way, please contact us! We are always in need of a helping hand.