Richmond’s Friary Gardens is
flying the green flag of success for the fourth year
running.
The District Council run facility has been
awarded a prestigious ‘green flag’ in recognition of its community
involvement and high standard of maintenance as well as its
welcoming atmosphere.
And for the third year running the gardens
were awarded the ‘Green Heritage Award‘, based on the management of
the site’s historic features and standard of conservation.
The accreditation recognises the Council’s
measures to protect both the Grade 1 listed thirteenth century
Franciscan Friary Tower and the Cenotaph.
Ronaldshay Park was also awarded a green flag
for its community involvement, and well maintained site. It is the
second year the park has been recognised - its skatepark and
bowling green and the use of the park by local community
organisations including the cubs, scouts and guides was also
highlighted by the judges.
“In total the Yorkshire and Humberside region
received 59 Green Flag awards – two of which came back to our
district,” said Gary Hudson, Richmondshire District Council’s Head
of Open Spaces.
“But there were just 52 sites in the country
to receive Green Heritage Awards -with only three coming to
Yorkshire and Humberside Region, one of which was in
Richmondshire.
“These awards are testament to all the hard
work that goes into maintaining Friary Gardens and Ronaldshay Park
- not just by the Council’s own skilled grounds maintenance and
street scene teams, but also the local community organisations who
play an important part in protecting and promoting these facilities
for the enjoyment of the local community and visitors to
Richmondshire.
“Congratulations must go to all the
management, staff and in particular to the community groups, and
volunteers, whose hard work and dedication has enabled
Richmondshire to achieve these awards of excellence.”
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