Works to improve a path in Yoker nears completion

The path upgrade runs along Dumbarton Road and has been made possible thanks to more than 30 members of The Conservation Volunteers.

The works are refurbing the existing area including the creation of a large meadow, a garden space and the planting of small planters and shrubs.

More than 30 volunteers have chipped in on the project (Image: TCV) Harley Mathieson and volunteer Angie working on the path (Image: TCV) Funding from the Glasgow River Activation Programme and the work of the volunteers have made this space more 'accessible' for local families, dog walkers and other visitors having previously been in a poor state as a wet and unusable path.

The upgrades are part of a larger partnership initiative aimed at transforming neglected spaces and allowing them to thrive as green areas with benefits to the community.

The 'Halo Garden' was designed by landscape architects ERZ and features apple and pear trees, along with other edible plants which is supposed to provide a source of fresh and local produce.

Works on the Halo Garden by Graham, Alan and Rebecca (Image: TCV)Volunteers planting at the Halo Garden (Image: TCV)

The garden also includes raised bed planters, filled with species such as blueberries, herbs, and heathers to grow local biodiversity.

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A bench in the garden has been handcrafted from recycled materials by Glasgow Wood Recycling to create a space for visitors to relax and enjoy the fruits of the project.

Wildflower seeds were also donated by garden company Kabloom.

Robyn Hamilton, a volunteer, said: "From speaking to other locals about the project, I feel like people are happy to see they’re being given such a good community resource—especially since the area had been sitting unused for so many years.

"I think people like to know they haven’t been forgotten and that they’re being given a great opportunity to have fresh fruit and somewhere to sit and enjoy the weather.

"I enjoyed learning how to use tools I hadn’t worked with before, and I really appreciated working with the other volunteers to do something so useful for my home area."

The project design was created based on feedback from the local community, including the DRC Youth Group, ensuring the garden is a true reflection of the needs and desires of Yoker’s residents.