Building the smallest park in Britain in Victoria Road didn't present as the most 'catchy' idea for South Terrace Residents' Group - but the media have thought otherwise.
The Northern Echo and BBC Radio Tees gave it such prominence that even Burntwood Park in the Borough of Lichfield have got cold feet about their petite position on the podium. Amanda Llewellyn, our project co-ordinator, wowed the listeners of Radio Tees and the story went viral.
But - our ground-work preparation is yet to happen, and time is tight. The provisional day for the Grand Opening of the 'Smallest Park in Britain' is Tuesday 29 July, when the Mayor, Councillor Gerald Lee (wearing his Mayoral chain) and assisted by the children of South Terrace will cut the tape.
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| Gerald Lee and 'The First Dig' |
Our days of action are to be 'The Big Dig' on Saturday 7 June, and 'The Big Plant' on 21 June. In each case, volunteers are asked to meet in the back lane west at South Terrace.
Those with forks and spades will be particularly welcome, but we also cherish others to serve tea from the urn, and distribute biscuits and cake. We are working on a theme for the day, currently a guarded secret, but which will be revealed in time.
One matter that is of particular importance for the Darlington Guerilla Gardeners is the environmental credentials of the project. Whilst Friends of the Earth have given us a resounding silence (they seem more preoccupied by demonstrating with placards, than digging with spades) - we are determined to give a new definition to 'the environmentally adjusted park'. Everything from drainage and seating - to planting - will respect indigenous principles.
Of course, we now need your plants! The fabulous Peter Plant has already offered to help. Will you?
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