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Allotments win top green prize
14th July 2000
A Swansea charity which works with people who have been adversely
affected by alcohol or drug abuse has won first prize in this year's
Sustainable Swansea Awards.
The Domino Project's Acrefield Allotment Scheme was presented with
its winning certificate by the Lord Mayor of Swansea in a ceremony
held in the Guildhall last week.
The Acrefield Allotment Scheme in Norton, Swansea began in 1997.
It developed from one allotment plot where organic potatoes and
runner beans were harvested, to three plots where as well aas growing
organic vegetables, there is a wild life area and pond, two sheds,
a greenhouse with solar ventilation and a living willow sculpture
and seating area.
Through participation in the allotment scheme, clients of the Domino
Projects have had the opportunity to develop new interests, skills,
self-respect and a sense of community as well as doing something
positive for the environment.
Six finalists were invited to this year's Sustainable Swansea Award
ceremony.
As well s the Domino Project, there was representation from the
Care and Action Trust for Children with Handicaps, which received
second prize for its printer and toner cartridge recycling initiative.
Wheelrights 2000 was awarded third prize for its Cyclecraft Training,
which provides extremely popular and successful free adult cycling
lessons.
Three projects then received highly commended certificates.
These were the Cyrenians Cymru for their Res a Rec furniture recycling
scheme; Grange Primary School for its Coed Grange Woodland Tail
and Waunarlwydd Primary School for its Woodland Walk. The sustainable
Swansea Award Scheme is run by the Environment Centre in partnership
with Swansea Council's sustainability unit and planning department
and the Swansea Council for Voluntary Services.
The awards aim to celebrate the achievements of projects which
contribute to the sustainable future of Swansea.
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