The Annadale Community Garden Group has been recognized as a finalist for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI, an acknowledgment of its significant growth and positive impact on its members.
Kirstie Rowan, an early participant in the garden, expressed pride in the group's development, noting the transformation from basic elements like grass and a polytunnel to a more established space including a pond, tree bed, and vegetable plots. "Every week when we come down there's always more growth, more flowers, new flowers, it really is beautiful," Rowan stated.
For some members, the garden offers a vital weekly outing and a sense of connection. "Some of us don't work so this gets us out of the house weekly and even if we come, we aren't expected to do anything, its just nice to be here with everyone," she added.
The Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four individuals or groups nominated for the Make a Difference Awards NI.
