Mike Sanderman, 64,
Residents of Shirley community were
involved in Autumn Bulb plant in St. James Park.
Friends of St James Park are
volunteers who set up this event, where the community participated in planting
bulbs, a leaf hunt, receiving discount and even a free hot chocolate up for
grabs.
Mike Sanderman, 64, retired said:
“Being a part to St. James Park means that I want to help keep the park tidy
whilst getting the local community involved.”
Although the organisation Friends
of St. James Park raising its own funds, money is still left over from the fund that enables them to create
these events.
In 2009 St. James Park was awarded
£1.1million by the lottery fund and a further
£400,000 by Southampton City Council to improve the park.
Jan Carr, community coordinator for
friends of St. James Park said: “The idea is for the whole community to use the
community fund.”
Other events held at St James park
is for Diwali celebration held on the 13th of November where the
community can get henna tattoo’s, decorating jars, dancing, drums with a
special food menu in the café. This is supported alongside the local Hindu
temples.
Friends of St. James Park are also
supporting football for young people who wouldn’t usually get a chance to
participate.
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