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Volunteers' 30,000 Bulbs Mowed Days After Planting
13 Mar
Summary
- Over 30,000 bulbs planted by volunteers were mowed less than four days later.
- Volunteers raised £6,000 for bulbs by selling duck food bags.
- Bristol City Council is investigating the 'catastrophic and ignorant' incident.
In St George Park, a community effort to plant over 30,000 flower bulbs has been tragically undone. Volunteers, ranging from toddlers to the elderly, dedicated their time on a Saturday to this beautification project. They had successfully raised £6,000 for the bulbs through a creative duck food bag sale initiative at a local cafe.
However, less than four days after the successful planting, the newly sprouted bulbs were shredded by a council mowing crew. This event has left the volunteers 'beyond angry' and demoralized, especially as the council was involved in coordinating the planting. An internal investigation is now underway at Bristol City Council to understand how this "catastrophic and ignorant" blunder occurred, with accusations of poor communication being highlighted.
Despite the setback, some bulbs may still survive to bloom next spring, offering a small consolation. Councillor Rob Bryher expressed his outrage and pledged to ensure the Friends of St George Park are compensated for the "catastrophic and ignorant action." The incident has sparked significant community backlash, with many expressing disappointment and frustration at the council's actions.
