- Open to public?
- Open to public, no booking required
- Hosted by:
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Northampton Town Council - Date:
- 8 May 2023
- Location:
- St Katherine's Gardens, Northampton, NN1 2AX, United Kingdom
- Find out more:
- https://www.northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk/coronation-celebrations.html
As part of the Coronation Celebrations of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort in Northampton, Northampton Town Council, Northampton BID and West Northamptonshire Council are partnering to improve St Katherine’s Gardens for the Coronation ‘Big Help Out’ on Monday 8th May.
St Katherine’s Gardens is a green space in the centre of Northampton that was once the site of the nineteenth century church of St Katherine. It provides a walkway between the Bus Station and Horsemarket, and is neighboured by businesses on College Street, St Katherine’s Street and King Street. The aim is to improve the area to become a destination for local residents, town centre workers, and visitors to the town.
Work is already underway with contractors from West Northamptonshire enhancing the cleanliness and safety of the park and removing graffiti from the surrounding walls. Partners are also working with Northamptonshire Police and local Neighbourhood Wardens to improve community safety within the park.
The notion of ‘The Big Help Out’ from His Majesty The King’s office encourages people to try volunteering for themselves, to support the local area and create a lasting volunteering legacy from the Coronation Weekend within the community. Therefore, on Monday 8th May, a collaboration of volunteers from Northampton Town Council’s Environmental Services Committee, The Royal British Legion and local businesses will join forces to spruce up the area.
The theme for the space is influenced by the King’s passion for sustainability, biodiversity and the natural world. Volunteers will plant sustainable plants (perennial plants that last all year round), flower beds will be pruned to encourage the growth of existing wild flowers and a general tidy up of the land will happen on the day.
