They say from small seeds, great things grow. Coleg Gwent students have seen their labour on a local allotment bear fruit when they were recognised for their work in the community recently.
Independent Living Skills (ILS) students based at Pontypool Campus received a certificate of achievement in the Community Group Biodiversity category at the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Environment Awards for their work on Adam Street allotment in Abertillery, sponsored by Davis Langdon and presented by guest speaker Iolo Williams.
Students attend Adam Street allotment in Abertillery to carry out construction projects for the community, in addition to growing produce. The group work year-round on their allotment in Abertillery, growing produce and flowers, but also taking on construction projects for the community.
“One of the features of their work has been a new fence and brick flower bed which has been graced with an abundance of flowers all summer long,” said ILS tutor Ingrid Sourbutts.
“We’re delighted to be recognised once again for all the hard work students put in to community projects throughout the year.”
Allotment Manager Ray Lloyd praised the students for their hard work and team effort in the many projects that they carried out.
“The student’s work will be around for many years to come in our community and their hard work is much appreciated,” he said.
