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Weʼve raised £745 to transform a green space, currently used for fly tipping, into a community garden and allotment for the benefit of the community
- Funded on Tuesday, 30th November 2021
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Like many, Khan, a student at Liverpool College, was excited for the summer break. After 2 years of lockdown birthdays and 2 summers of limitations, he wanted to do something memorable with his Summer of 2021. As restrictions lifted and the nation began to be vaccinated, he inadvertently set out to create the biggest summer holiday project of his life.The 14-year-old was disturbed by fly-tipping on a plot of land near his home. Every day new items would appear, from dirty mattresses to general waste, attracting vermin.
Khan, an aspiring filmmakerwith a passion for social justice, decided to make a film to discourage residents from littering. Whilst shooting, he interacted with individuals who asked what he was filming. From conversations, it was clear the land had become a dumping site due to the community lacking pride in their area. Nobody cared about them and in turn, they didn’t care about their community. Khan soon realised that the people he had spoken to where neighbours and after residing at the same address all his life, recognised that the neighbourhood lacked interaction,which had been further exacerbated by the isolation the pandemic brought with it. The Community Garden will be delivered for the community, by the community and will comprise of raised vegetable plots, alongside shrubs, flowers, and seating areas. Khan said,
The vegetables we grow will beorganic and support those most in need. The community deserves a space where neighbours can interact ,away from their homesand have a green space that looks nice, and a community garden makes perfect sense.
After producing an artist’s impression of the Community Garden, he contacted Labour Councillor for Princes Park Ward, Lucille Harvey about the Plans, who said,
I think it’s a great idea to build community resilience and cohesion.
Following the uploading of the complete film on MSAG’s social media, Labour MP for Riverside, Kim Johnson, said,
The plans look amazing and I’m very much looking forward to this coming to fruition.
Many have stepped forward to lend their voices of supportand bring the vision to life. Khan is currently fundraising to secure enough funds to create the garden. He hopes that the project will be complete by September 2021, when he returns to school and is using his summer to achieve the objectives. He urges anyone with skills and expertise to make the idea a reality, to step forward and support in whatever way they can.
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- 3 years ago
Khan Odita
3 years agoHello Everyone. Just wanted to update you all. We have now received the funds for the major works for the community garden and are in the process of designing our garden plan. We will share once its complete. We have spoken to a few firms who have agreed to help us with paving, although this work cant start until January, we are incredibly grateful. Without a doubt, our garden will be complete by summer 2022 and we cant wait for you all to join us at the launch.
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- 3 years ago
Khan Odita
3 years agoWe are starting to firm up the designs for the garden build thanks to the help of Prince Architects who have provided a to scale plan for us to work with. Not long to go!!!!
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- 3 years ago
Khan Odita
3 years agoThings are progressing nicely. We had some good news that we will receive funding to assist us with the major works to develop our garden. Which BRILLIANT. We also had HA Civils on site today to give us an idea of how they can help and the costs associated with this. We WILL have our garden ready by Summer 2022 !!!
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Growing Sudley CIC
Oct 23, 2021
Fantastic work Khan! Hope this inspires more young people to transform their communities and care for the environment :-)
£20.00
Michelle Jenkins
Oct 14, 2021
Excellent initiative - good luck!
£10.00
Maria O'Reilly
Oct 11, 2021
Congratulations Khan you are doing amazing work.
£25.00
Sara and Ali
Sep 8, 2021
Khan you deserve ALL support for this unique project. With only your hardwork, we don't have to cover our noses while passing that piece of land. I hope everyone sees the authenticity of this project!
£30.00
Matt Connor
Sep 3, 2021
Amazing work Khan! We are truly blessed to have you, making such a positive difference. 💪👍
£20.00
Pat Harvey
Aug 28, 2021
Amazing Project Khan we are all so proud of you.. ⭐ 👏
£25.00
Glenys Taylor
Aug 28, 2021
If more people took it upon themselves to help change their communities and aspire to greater things, how amazing life would be.Well done Khan!
£20.00
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