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Awarded: £966.50
The Shady Pear proposes to create a community orchard at the Silver Sands end of the Easter Aberdour Playing Fields.
The project will transform currently under-used land into a welcoming green space with 10–12 fruit trees and wildflower meadows. The orchard will provide shade for visitors to the beach, support local wildlife and create a place for people of all ages to learn, meet and enjoy nature.
The orchard could become a shared community resource, with activities such as pruning and orchard-care workshops, seasonal events including a Spring Blossom Picnic, Autumn Apple Day and January Wassailing, as well as space for informal recreation and quiet enjoyment.
It will also complement other local green initiatives, including the proposed Community Allotments and Sensory Garden.
The Shady Pear presented their idea at Aberdour SOUP – The Big Community Pitch.
The original proposal anticipated an 18-month set-up period, including establishing the orchard and developing opportunities for community involvement.
The project was originally proposed with an estimated budget of £2,000. Following the community vote at Aberdour SOUP, The Shady Pear was awarded £966.50.
The project team will now decide how best to develop the proposal with the funding available.
Further details will be added as the project develops and the team confirms its plans for using the funding.
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