Syston In Bloom Station Adopters
On 1st August, following the recent vandalism we had been experiencing, Alexa, our East Midlands Railway (EMR) ambassador, kindly arranged for a Syston Station Action Day, to help us with some necessary maintenance and give us some encouragement. It turned out to be a lovely sunny day when EMR and Network Rail arrived with several volunteers, totalling approximately 25, along with the members of the British Transport Police, who were there to advise us on security. During the time the volunteers were here they managed to get the platform fence repainted, whilst our members filled up the water reservoirs on the planters and carried out some weeding. Much needed water and refreshments were available to us all. We were also able to put up our new banner, funded by Community Rail Network (CRN), to show our appreciation of theirs and EMR’s continued support.
On the day of their visit the baskets were looking beautiful. All the plants were purchased from West’s Nursery in Queniborough and, hopefully, they are appreciated by rail passengers.
If you have had the opportunity to visit the station within the last few weeks we think you will agree that the baskets have been possibly the best yet!!
Without funding from Wreake Valley Rotary Club, The Midland Railway pub, Syston Town News, DR Electricals, Syston Town Council and the Second Time Around community shop, we could not put on such a lovely display, so thanks again, and thanks also to Green Stripe Media for hosting our website.
Whilst we have several volunteer station adopters at present we are finding that the heavier jobs within the garden areas, like pruning, removing deep rooted weeds, and watering which requires a heavy hose being attached to the tap, get more difficult. There’s no problem with light jobs like litter picking, dead heading etc.
If you have a few hours to spare and are capable of carrying out the heavier duties maybe you would consider joining us. You can attend the station at any time but we mainly go on Sunday mornings for an hour or two as there are no trains operating and there’s little traffic on the car park.
You will need to become an EMR Station Adopter to join us, as we have to have annual safety briefings for insurance purposes and will be given a high viz to wear whilst we are working. If you are at all interested, active and enjoy gardening, have a little time to spare on a weekly, or fortnightly basis, why not pop down for a chat one Sunday, there are normally a few of us around by 9.30am., or send an email Marilyn at mbent83@icloud.com or phone 0116 260 9306, (if there is no reply please leave a message and your telephone number).
Syston In Bloom/Station Adopters.