COWIE-based wood manufacturer, West Fraser, has donated £1,000 to a Tillicoultry allotment group.
Founded in 1978, the Tillicoultry Allotment Association has grown into a large allotment offering social areas, a community greenhouse, and vegetable plots. It also hosts Alloa school pupils, providing them with dedicated raised beds to learn about growing plants and vegetables.
The donation from West Fraser will help the group repair its communal tool shed floor and install new guttering to prevent water damage during heavy rain.
Elke Mackenzie, co-chair of the Tillicoultry Allotment Association, said, “We’re hugely grateful for this kind donation from the team at West Fraser. The Tillicoultry Allotment Association benefits from grants and donations to keep our allotments open for all members of our local community who make use of it, so this support is massively appreciated.
“Thanks to generous donations, such as this one from the team at West Fraser, we can further develop our allotments to cater more for the community, as well as put in place our plans to make the allotments accessible for all with a new accessible gardening patch.”
David Connacher, marketing manager at West Fraser, added, “As a major employer in the local area, West Fraser recognises the importance of supporting the local community and the businesses making a huge positive difference within them in line with our own dedicated commitment to safety and staff wellbeing.
“We are happy to support the team at Tillicoultry Allotment Association, who provide a fantastic social and educational space for the local community to enjoy, with this donation and are excited to hear how these new updates progress.”
