Skip to main content

‘Come Rain or Shine’ a project that supports year round gatherings, social interaction in a thriving green space for all

From "People Powered Forest Gate & Maryland"

Go to the project

Proposed budget

GBP 4,944

Description

'Come Rain or Shine' involves transforming a concreted area into a vibrant, green community space to enable year round activities and gatherings 

- adding a small gazebo to enable working together 

- a mini orchard with fruit trees

- a potting table for gardening activities

- a variety of plants to bring life and colour to the area.

Residents and volunteers will help with planting, maintaining the garden, and creating a sense of community. This initiative will enhance the aesthetics of the space and also foster social connections, provide educational opportunities around gardening, and contribute to the residents well-being by offering a peaceful and green retreat. 

The project is inclusive and accessible for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. The area is wheelchair accessible and spacious. It has seating areas, and the activities will engage people from diverse cultures and abilities. This approach ensures the entire resident community can participate, benefit, and enjoy the space together, fostering unity and inclusivity. 

As part of the project, there will be a series of inclusive gardening workshops. These workshops will cover a range of topics ensuring that everyone can participate, learn, and grow together and will strengthen community bonds and encourage collaboration among residents of all backgrounds and ages. 

Comments(12)

Please to comment.
Most recent comments have loaded.
To everyone who voted for this project, Henniker Point residents and I thank you so very much. Good luck to all projects and win or not, it’s been a pleasure taking part and the work at HP will continue. Thank you to one and all 💖
  • no likes
Where is this?
  • no likes
@Susanne Rauprich Henniker Point near Maryland station.
  • 1 like
@Susanne Rauprich please see link to map of Henniker Point x
  • no likes
Profile of Jay Smith
Posted by:Jay Smith
9 months ago
Hello. I couldn’t get to the voting event today so I’m asking the same questions what I’d ask in person as I want to know what I will actually get for my vote? but I can see youve actually described what the money will go on unlike almost all of the other projects. But I would still like to know how many workshops there will be for the public?
  • no likes
@Jay Smith Good morning and thank you for very kind comments. The gardening workshops will be scheduled in the New Year and will be open to residents and community. Many thanks x
  • no likes
Profile of Jay Smith
Posted by:Jay Smith
9 months ago
@Julie Walker Thank you very much for answering as hardly any of the projects have bothered, and I get that the workshops won't be scheduled until the new year but can you at least give me a rough number as it does make a difference if there is 1 workshop vs 20 workshops for the public. I cant wait to the new year to find out as voting ends this month. I would also like to know how much you are spending on gazebo, orchard, table and plants but just a total amount not 4 amounts and a total amount for the workshops as Id like to know the spend split between permanent things and temporary things. Just rough is fine thank you.
  • no likes
@Jay Smith thank you for your message. There will be 4 workshops costing approx £400. The remainder of funds will be spent on the other items listed. We will need robust good quality items so they last and give joy to many over the coming years.
  • no likes
Profile of Jay Smith
Posted by:Jay Smith
9 months ago
@Julie Walker Thank you for replying and yes that makes sense, Im very glad to see it's a minimal amount on the workshops and the majority of the money is going on things the community can enjoy permanently. Best of luck, youve got my vote.
  • no likes
@Jay Smith thank you so much I really appreciate your comments and your vote - much appreciation x
  • no likes
An amazing project to enhance the accomplished tranformation and improvement of the block and area.
  • no likes
Total likes: 1, total dislikes: 0
. Sign in to react.

Share

Posted by

Current status

successful

Tags

Resident-led Project
Community Safety
Environment and Public Spaces
Health & Wellbeing
People Powered Places 2025 - 2027