SEVEN YEAR ITCH

It’s been 7 years since Brighter Bridge of Weir started work on the Torr Road Garden, the Group‘s first big project. After major civil engineering works the area was just a rough, triangular slope of bare, stony ground. Now it’s another example of the Group’s commitment to enhancing the village. They were itching for the opportunity to give it a going-over. Early last month, some of the Group spent an entire day working on it. They filled 18 bags with deadwood and weeds and gave the plants a general health check. It’s hard now to remember what it looked like back in 2011 but there are pictures on our Projects page.ww

HOT OR WHAT?

After a slow start to spring, we then had the hottest weather for years. And the longest rain-free period too! That has meant hard work for our small bunch of volunteers, but they were up to it. They were helped by a number of local residents and businesses along Main Street and on Houston Road, who allowed our team access to their own external water supplies. This meant that, rather than dragging a trolley-load of water along with them and returning to base every time it needed a refill, they now only have to cart a hose with them. Much lighter and no need for double or triple journeys. Enormous thanks to all who provided this invaluable help.

GOODBYE DOLLY

And so we bid farewell to Dolly, our very first trolley. After three years of faithful service, the wheels came off. Spectacularly. However, a new trolley is now undergoing basic training and should be on the streets soon.