The Gratton is going greener!
Behind the scenes the Gratton Trustees have been working hard to keep the Gratton lush and green. I am not only referring to Mark and his shiny new lawn mower,…
May update…
The warm and sunny weather and May has brought lots of progress on our various projects and initiatives. So let us tell you what's going on, and what is soon…
Boardwalk Benches Installed
Over the last few days trustees have spent time preparing and installing two new benches at the northern end of the boardwalk. The spot catches the morning sun and affords…
Gardening on the Gratton
Trustees, Benn and Richard spent Saturday morning completing the wild flower bank rack off. By removing cut foliage we prevent it from nutritioning the soil. Although this may sound counter…
Community Orchid 2.0
It was most unfortunate when, this time last year, the Gratton Trust planted 8 fruit trees to create a community orchid, and overnight rabbits had their way with the young…
Zip Line Runway Complete
The recent zip line improvement project was completed today with the new runway newly laid. In addition strips of grippy material have been added to the wooden ramp. The Gratton…
Boardwalk path extensions complete!
We are delighted to report the project has been completed, and we hope you all get to enjoy sometime soon. The project intended to improve access to the boardwalk. We…
Launch of a new project!
The Gratton needs a new lawn mower. However, to handle the Gratton, with our two football pitches, we need a sizeable mower....and they don't come cheap! We need to raise…
The trees are planted!
There was a great turn out on Saturday from the Trust and the local community to plant the fruit trees in the Gratton's new community orchard. It was a cold,…
The holes are dug!
Many thanks to the Trustees and committee members who braved the cold and dug the eight holes on Saturday morning. The disturbed ground will now rest for a week, ready…