UK: Tesco helps restore historical greenhouse
The supermarket teamed up with Groundwork to launch its Bags of Help initiative, which sees grants – raised from the 5p bag levy – being awarded to thousands of community projects.
After extensive work to restore the cast iron upper ventilation system and decorative brackets, made possible thanks to Tesco’s generous donation, the project has come to life.
The organisation aims to completely restore the 1930’s Richardson’s teak frame greenhouse in Alexandra Park, creating a key horticultural and educational facility within the community.
The Alexandra Park Greenhouse was bought and erected in 1934 by the council to grow plants and greenery for the gardens and parks of Hastings and was a vital source of food supply in the Second World War when rations were low.
Read more at the Hastings and St. Leonards Observer