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South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- General
- South Wales Guardian
Betws Park community garden wins Green Flag Community Award
The Friends of Betws Park has earned the Green Flag Community Award from environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy for its work transforming a disused area in Betws Park into a thriving green space. The volunteer group has turned what was once a set of derelict tennis courts into a raised vegetable garden, nature area and wildflower meadow for the community to enjoy. Creating the area has been a source of pride for the volunteers, who find joy in seeing the 'happy young faces of the school pupils and college students, along with members of the community, who are able to stroll through the garden on a visit to the park.' Pupils from Ysgol y Betws who volunteer at the park (Image: Stuart Ladd) The transformed space is now used by schools, colleges and visitors, and aims to educate young people about food growing and nature. The area also supports biodiversity and encourages community involvement in environmental stewardship. This year, 223 community-managed green spaces across Wales met the high standards required to achieve the Green Flag Community Award. The Green Flag programme, now in its third decade, recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in 20 countries worldwide. A sensory garden is included in the park (Image: Stuart Ladd) Lucy Prisk, Green Flag co-ordinator for Keep Wales Tidy, said: "We're thrilled to see a new record number of 223 community-managed green spaces in Wales have achieved Green Flag status, which is testament to the dedication and hard work of hundreds of volunteers. "These sites, which play a vital role in the physical and mental well-being of communities across Wales, are now recognised as among the best in the world, having met the high standards required to achieve Green Flag Community status. "Congratulations!" The Friends of Betws Park and their supporters gathered over the weekend to celebrate the award. The full list of Green Flag award winners is available on the Keep Wales Tidy website.
South Wales Argus
a day ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Llantarnam garden earns prestigious 'Green Flag' status
Oakfield Flower Gardens in Llantarnam, is the ninth site in Torfaen to earn Green Flag status from Keep Wales Tidy, joining a list of other celebrated green spaces including Cwmbran Boating Lake and Pontypool Park. The Green Flag Award recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in more than 20 countries, celebrating high environmental standards, quality visitor facilities, and strong community involvement. Councillor Mandy Owen, executive member for the environment at Torfaen Council, said: "It's always an honour to receive Green Flag status, and I'm thrilled to see another site added to the Torfaen list. "Well done to the Llantarnam Residents Conservation Society, better known as LLARCS, for their commitment to maintaining and enhancing their local environment for the benefit of all. "Achieving Green Flag status is well-deserved recognition for their work. "Congratulations to all the community sites being awarded Green Flag status again. "This is something to truly celebrate." Other Torfaen sites with Green Flag status include Garn Lakes, Blaen Bran Community Woodland, Fishpond Park Panteg, Forgeside Rugby Club Community Garden, Henllys Local Nature Reserve, and Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden. Lucy Prisk, Green Flag coordinator for Keep Wales Tidy, said: "We're thrilled to see 315 green spaces in Wales achieving the prestigious Green Flag status. "This is a testament to the dedication and hard work of hundreds of staff and volunteers. "Congratulations."
Powys County Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Powys County Times
Powys hospital first in Wales to receive Green Flag Award
A Powys hospital has become the first in Wales to receive a Green Flag Award. Bronllys Hospital received the award from Keep Wales Tidy during a ceremony attended by staff, the director of allied health professions at Powys Teaching Health Board, and the CEO of Keep Wales Tidy. The Green Flag Award, now in its third decade, recognises well-managed parks and green spaces across 20 countries. Claire Madsen, director of allied health professions at Powys Teaching Health Board, said: "Bronllys Hospital has a long history of using its green spaces to benefit patients and staff. "From our woodland walk to our new partnership with Flora Cultura to enable patients to get involved with gardening, as well as our veterans garden, we try to ensure that as much of the hospital site is available for staff and patients. "I am very proud to receive Keep Wales Tidy's Green Flag Award and we hope to continue a partnership for the future." Owen Derbyshire, chief executive of Keep Wales Tidy, said: "Congratulations to everyone at Bronllys Hospital on achieving a Green Flag Award – a fantastic recognition of your commitment to creating and maintaining high-quality green space. "Bronllys is currently the only hospital site in Wales to hold a full Green Flag Award, and that's something truly worth celebrating. " It's a powerful example of how healthcare settings can provide not just medical care but also access to nature and green space that supports the wellbeing of patients, staff and the wider community."
South Wales Argus
5 days ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Parc Bryn Bach one of 315 across Wales to win Green Flag status
Parc Bryn Bach was named by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy as one of 315 sites to have received the internationally renowned Green Flag Award and Green Flag Community Award this year. The Tredegar park won the accolade in recognition of its environmental efforts, excellent visitor facilities, and community involvement. Parc Bryn Bach is a 340-acre local nature reserve, providing the residents of Blaenau Gwent and visitors with an impressive array of flora and fauna. It is made up of woodland, grassed areas and a lake - all of which are maintained by a small grounds maintenance team. Stephen Williams, grounds maintenance duty supervisor said: 'The park is a real gem in Blaenau Gwent and the team loves looking after it. 'We have thousands of visitors each year who come and enjoy nature at its best and we're proud that the park has been recognised, yet again, with a Green Flag Award.' Now in its third decade, the Green Flag Award recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in 20 countries around the world. In Wales, the awards scheme is run by Keep Wales Tidy. Lucy Prisk, Green Flag coordinator for Keep Wales Tidy said: 'We're thrilled to see 315 green spaces in Wales achieving the prestigious Green Flag status, which is testament to the dedication and hard work of hundreds of staff and volunteers. 'Quality green spaces play a vital role in the physical and mental well-being of people across Wales, and to be recognised as among the best in the world is a huge achievement - congratulations!' A full list of award winners can be found on the Keep Wales Tidy website
Cambrian News
6 days ago
- General
- Cambrian News
Harlech Community Garden wins prestigious Green Flag Award
In Wales the Green Flag Award scheme is run by Keep Wales Tidy and Lucy Prisk, the Green Flag Awards Co-ordinator says: 'We're thrilled to see a new record number of 223 community managed green spaces in Wales that have now achieved Green Flag status, which is a testament to the dedication and hard work of hundreds of volunteers.
