Glamorous? No, but it made a difference

Matt Collis, third from the left, and 12 of the volunteers take a break after replacing the split membrane at the pond

Working together and supporting each other – we love to see that here at WCN. 

It was not a major project or glamorous but one that makes a difference to vulnerable people. 

The wildlife pond in mental health charity Heads Up’s garden at South Horrington desperately needed reviving and a three-way collaboration made it happen: 

1. St Cuthbert Out Parish Council – whose members are all unpaid like their neighbours at Wells City Council – helped with a grant. 

2. Somerset Wildlife Trust provided Matt Collis, one of their professional ecologists, free of charge to run the project. 

3. 14 volunteers came forward to do the work on Tuesday last week and learnt a lot from Matt. 

 “Given the size of the task and limited time, its testament to the unwavering enthusiasm of the volunteers who helped me restore and transform this keystone feature of the garden,” said Matt. 

“We are delighted with the success of this project, the involvement of the community and the benefits it will bring our clients,” said Philippa Forsey of Heads Up. “Our thanks go to everyone who made it possible.”