Ikky, our new Neighbourhood Officer for Wortley, Farnley and New Farnley, has been out and about chatting to people about our community-based approach and getting to know our customers better…
…Customers like Mr and Mrs Beecroft who have a keen interest in gardening and have been regularly tending their communal gardens since they moved in 16 years ago!
“When we moved in, there was nothing here, it was just bare. Now we plant up pots and hanging baskets.” – Mr Beecroft
The couple originally started gardening as a hobby but several years ago their work on the communal gardens won second place in a local competition. Mr Beecroft has also received a couple of compliments from neighbours too.
“Gardening gives me something to do and it makes the place look nice for our neighbours. The garden’s a nice place to be and I like helping out other people where I can.” – Mr Beecroft
Through our community-based approach we want to celebrate more of the wonderful things that are happening locally, like the communal gardens that Mr and Mrs Beecroft have improved. We also want to know about things that aren’t working as well: