Flower project in Reay is a blooming success
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A COMMUNITY project in Reay, involving the planting of flowers, is becoming a blooming success. The initiative, set up by the village youth club, involves planting daffodils and tulips on a section of land at The Terrace to brighten up the area at a time when many people are feeling isolated due to the coronavirus.
The colourful display has been getting positive comments from members of the public who appreciate the efforts of all those involved, according to Reay Youth Club project co-ordinator, Don Forbes. He said the Terrace tulips are becoming a local attraction.
Mr Forbes explained that youth club members, their parents and volunteers got involved in the scheme.
Taylor Forbes a third generation youth club member, along with her father Jodie and grandfather Gus (both past RYC members) helped with weeding and picked some flowers to give to locals who were unable to get out and appreciate the changes being made to the Terrace, due to the restrictions imposed due to Covid-19.
Mr Forbes also pointed out that a number of local children have been involved in a Young Gardeners' challenge. "Some eight weeks back over 30 children took up the challenge, receiving a box containing raspberries, strawberries, compost and fertiliser ready to be planted. Feedback indicates these have come on well considering the cold weather.
"The other main part of the fruit project, the 60 raspberries and blackberries planted earlier this year are also producing new shoots with the indication of a fruitful summer for all to enjoy."
He added: "Taylor and Dillon, Taylor's ten-year-old brother, like many other youngsters, eagerly wait changes to current Covid restrictions, that will allow youth clubs to open again and play unrestricted sports indoors."
