Yealand Village Hall

The 3R Foundation recently awarded £215 to Yealand Village Hall for rabbit-proof fencing materials to support its community allotment project.

Yealand Village Hall has been at the heart of village life for over a century, with a dedicated committee of 12 local residents organising activities that bring people together and support community wellbeing.

One of its projects is the Yealand Community Allotments, established on a field generously gifted to the villages by a former Parish Councillor.

The allotments currently have six active growers, with space for more people to get involved. There's also a community orchard, with surplus fruit and vegetables shared through a stall at the Village Hall, where donations support the local food bank.

With no mains water, electricity or other facilities on the field, volunteers have had to be particularly resourceful, constructing sheds, compost bins and fencing using mainly reclaimed and donated materials.

The group has ambitious plans to improve the site, including rainwater harvesting, better access, a wildlife pond, shared polytunnel and composting toilet.

The 3R grant funded £215 towards rabbit-proof fencing materials, helping protect the growing areas and the hard work of the allotment holders.

It's a lovely example of a community making the most of the resources available, with plenty of Reuse and Recycle already happening on site – something we certainly approve of at 3R! 💜

The 3R Foundation funds grants like this through the Recycle, Reuse, Rehome charity shop in Carnforth (next to Tesco).

Every purchase in the shop helps fund grants for local charities, clubs and community groups across North Lancashire and South Cumbria. Please support the shop so we can continue helping even more organisations in our area.