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Whaplode playing field receives supermarket backing in bid to combat litter




A playing field is hoping to be litter free after backing from a supermarket.

Whaplode Playing Field Association were among the successful recipients from the latest round of support from the Asda Foundation’s Outdoor Community Spaces Fund - which saw almost £8,000 distributed to four good causes.

They successfully applied for £380 which will pay for litter picking equipment for a team of eight volunteers including hi-vis vests, pickers, bag hoops, bin liners, and gloves.

Whaplode Playing Field
Whaplode Playing Field

The playing field is a well-used and valued facility providing play equipment for all ages and an extensive open area for free play and picnics.

Willoughby Road Allotments in Boston received £2,500 to cover the cost of raised beds, benches, plants, flowers, compost, fencing, slabs, and paint to help develop their sensory area on an unused plot.

Curo-Lincs at Bunkers Hill - which supports vulnerable people through nature and animal assisted therapy - was awarded £2,700 to create and enhance a community garden and project.

Willoughby Road Allotments were among the recipients
Willoughby Road Allotments were among the recipients

Boston Green Volunteers received £2,375 to improve spaces that they look after across Boston. Fountain Lane Gardens will be enhanced for wildlife with new wildlife habitats, a living willow arch, native wildflowers, seating, and wheelchair access.

Asda Boston’s Community Champion, Stephen Bromby, said “I’m delighted to be able to support these local groups with grants of £7,955 from the Asda Foundation.

“I know this money will make a massive difference to them over the coming months – especially as the days are now getting longer and warmer, and more people can get outdoors.”

The Asda Foundation recognises the importance of having safe and accessible outdoor spaces in communities across the UK, so provided a total of £529,977 in this round of grant funding to help 303 grassroots community groups improve or transform their local outdoor community spaces.

Stephen continued: “We’re now busy planning the next round of funding, which will help to repair, renovate and enhance buildings and spaces at the heart of local communities with funding up to £20,000.

“Details will be available soon from Asda Boston’s social channels and asdafoundation.org.“



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