Aneglected allotment site in St Helens, Merseyside,was deteriorating, and suffering from vandalism. Young families in the surrounding community wanted a safe outdoor play area for their children. The maths wasn't difficult, and two years on, both problems are happily solved. As Sure Start programme manager Jackie Lowe says, 'Some things are down to good management, but some are definitely down to luck!'
And, whether by good luck or good management, the scheme to create a young children's allotment and partnership cabin led to Sure Start Central Link in St Helens, with partners the Pilkington Horticultural Society, Windle Pilkington House, and local parents, winning a Sure Start Partners in Excellence award.
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