Redacre Growing Project

Amy and I were privileged to open the Redacre growing spaces in Mytholmroyd on the 24th September 2011.

Due to the hilly aspects of Hebden Royd, gardens are not common to every house, most houses in the area in fact have no garden at all. This leaves many families who want to grow produce requiring allotment space.

in 2006 Eddy Beasley and Sarah Munsie had the great idea to try to convert some waste land in Mytholmroyd to good use as growing spaces for the community. The Redacre Growing project was born. This fulfilled a much needed requirement for community growing space.

During my opening speech I thanked Eddy and Sarah and also Sam and Tess Bolton, all of whom are part of the committee. In the past 2 years the committee has raised over £20,000 from LEADER, CMBC, Hebden Royd Town Council and Community Foundation to produce 20 fabulous growing spaces with another 20 planned for next year.

Mayoress Amy Trickett cutting the ribbon together with the children
Eddy Beasley far left, Rev Canon James Alison far right

There was also a tree planting in the community orchard by Harry Ward, Husband of past Hebden Royd Mayor Betty Ward, The tree was planted in memory of Betty who served the community of Mytholmroyd as a Councillor for many years and sadly passed away last year

Harry pictured centre next to the Mayoress

During the speeches Rev canon James Allison suggested that next year he should hold the harvest festival church celebration at the site to welcome the harvest from the local growers.

These community spaces are a fantastic attribute to our area and Hebden Royd Town council fully supports this project.

Scott Trickett