Urban Roots shifts Toryglen community garden plot scheme to feed vulnerable locals amid vandalism woes

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Local nature group Urban Roots will be discontinuing their adopted plot scheme in the Toryglen Park community garden because of vandalism.The scheme which allows residents to grow their own food is being changed to produce fruit and veg for the Toryglen Larder - a group which helps provide affordable goods to those most vulnerable.Lindsey Duncan, Operations Manager at Urban Roots, explained that the tough decision was due to anti-social behaviour in the area.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android She said: “We are changing the use of the community garden for the good of the community.“For the last two years, we have had an adopted plot scheme where community members had a bed that they could look after.“That hasn’t worked out because of the challenges of the open access site and the anti-social behaviour and vandalism that happens in the Toryglen Park.“We are therefore discontinuing that scheme because of vandalism, crop theft and safety of people going themselves.“The adopted plot beds will be repurposed to grow food to donate to the Toryglen larder in partnership with Toryglen Community Base.“Overall it’s much more beneficial for the community.” *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.

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