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June 2007
COAST & COUNTRY: GUISBOROUGH GOES 'MADD'

The corner of Oak Road, Guisborough was the venue for the latest ‘Make a Difference Day ‘MADD’ day on 6 June 2007.   Staff from across the Company volunteered their services, together with members of the North Guisborough Forum and children from Challoner Primary School.   They all worked together to turn a piece of drab looking land laid with old uneven paving stones into a colourful array of flowerbeds with freshly painted fencing and seating for residents to enjoy.

The area had been reported as being a ‘tripping hazard’ and even before the volunteers moved onto the site, contractors were used to remove a diseased tree and relay the York paving stones.

On the day, shrubs were cut back and reclaimed fencing was erected at the rear of the site.   Repairs were also carried out to a stone wall.   The benches and fencing were painted and the children planted an array of flowers ranging from cardalines, geraniums, marigolds and begonias into the flower beds.   New shrubs were also planted along the front of the wall.

Members of North Guisborough Community Forum ensured that everyone was well fed during the day and a great time was had by all.   Passers by were thrilled with the results and commented on just how lovely everything looked.

A big thank you to everyone who took part especially the children, who were awarded with certificates and ‘goodie bags’ in appreciation of all their hard work.   Also, a special thank you to the East Cleveland Area Panel who sponsored the plants and the Council for donating the topsoil.

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