Once a hotspot for rats and filth, now one of Manchester's most mistreated neighbourhoods has been transformed
One of Manchester's most mistreated inner-city areas, once plagued with fly-tipping and ‘anti-social activity’, has undergone a startling transformation.
Anne Tucker, 71, who runs Upping It, spoke to the Manchester Evening News, she said: “The organisation is made up of regular residents who help Moss Side communities restore greenery into anti-social and neglected alleyways. We found the best way to encourage clean alleys is through greening it, most residents recycle and manage waste better now they have pride and a sense of community in where they live.
"There are so many positive results from gardening, and I’m hoping that through continuing this community process, we can also teach people to begin to acknowledge the importance of nature, and how vital it is to care for our local environment.” The winners will receive an invitation to attend the opening day of RHS Flower Show Tatton Park on 19 July, a design consultation with Jason Williams, a former exhibitor at RHS Tatton Park and RHS Chelsea Flower Show, who will share his expert tips and ideas on how they can transform their ginnel, plus £1,000 in vouchers to spend on plants and materials needed to bring the vision to life.
Entrants will be judged by Jason, the RHS's Tatton Show manager Lex Falleyn and Sarah Lester, the Editor of the MEN. They will also be visited regularly as the ginnel progresses.
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