Fylde groups bloom and sing thanks to latest community grants

Two Fylde community groups are set to bring more colour and creativity to the area after receiving support from the Community Projects Fund.

The Treales, Roseacre and Wharles Community Sow and Grow Group has been awarded £1,154 to create new wildflower areas that will burst into colour from January through to autumn.

Phase three of their project includes planting native perennials such as musk mallow and oxeye daisies that will self-seed year after year, alongside autumn cyclamen and January snowdrops. As well as brightening up local villages, the flowers will provide important habitats for pollinators and wildlife.

Meanwhile, Connect Community Group has secured £1,927 to expand its much-loved Connect Choir, which has recently moved to a new home at the Well Centre in St Annes. The funding will go towards essential performance equipment, promotional materials, and tools to make it easier for supporters to donate.

The choir performs across Fylde, bringing people together through the joy of music and uplifting performances.

Cllr Chris Dixon, Fylde Council’s Lead Member for Social Wellbeing, said the projects show how local ideas can grow with a little support.

“These grants perfectly demonstrate how our Community Projects Fund transforms local ideas into reality,” he said. “From wildflower meadows that will delight residents for generations to inclusive music sessions that bring our community together, these projects make Fylde an even more wonderful place to live.”

Community, voluntary and faith groups interested in applying for future funding can find details about the Community Projects Fund on Fylde Council’s website.