On Thursday 12th March, tenants from our Environmental Improvement Group (EIG) joined Red Kite colleagues for a visit to several neighbourhoods where tenant‑led projects have been funded through the group. The group toured a number of sites seeing first‑hand how planting, artwork and small environmental improvements are helping to brighten local areas.
They visited Hillary Park to see the daffodils now in bloom and the new bench added for the community to use, followed by Linchfield where the crocus rainbow and artwork are starting to take shape. At Owl Park on Underwood Road, they viewed the owl design made entirely from crocus plants.
At The Pastures, mass bulb planting took place with Jub Holland and is now beginning to brighten the area. We also planted more daffodils in the Disraeli area with the help of Wycombe Environment Centre. Mahoney Court is showing the impact of mass daffodil planting by Lubbe & Son, and the play park has been refreshed with new paint including hopscotch markings.
Other stops included Cross Road, where daffodils, a community noticeboard and new bollards have been added to help with parking issues, as well as Holmers Farm Way where further daffodil planting has taken place. At Brooke Furmston Place, gardening vouchers were provided and two tenants were supported with a trip to the garden centre to choose plants for shaded pots. The visit finished at Foxes Piece, which has benefited from mass planting by Lubbe & Son.
The day highlighted the impact of tenant ideas and EIG funding in making our neighbourhoods greener, brighter and more welcoming for everyone.
