Our Composting Scheme in Briar Lane was opened formally by Sir Nicholas Bacon on 20th April 2015 and ran until 2023. In that time, many tonnes of garden waste were turned into soil improver, providing a real environmental benefit and generating a cash income for the village. Our thanks go to Alan Mason and all the volunteers who worked on the scheme.
We are looking to see if there is another way that the composting site can be used for the village now the composting group has disbanded. Allotments have been a popular suggestion, but unfortunately the site would probably only be able to accommodate around half a dozen half plots, which for a parish of 300 odd properties is not really a realistic option. However, there is the possibility of turning it into a community garden area which would be open to all, run by the community. (There are restrictions on the use of the site which we would have to consider).
If this is something you would like, and if you would be interested in getting involved with creating this, please contact us.
