Growing together in our community
Dalton with Newton Town Council is developing a community Railway Garden on land next to Dalton Railway Station, creating a welcoming green space where local people can come together, learn new skills and enjoy gardening.
Working alongside the Dalton Railway Garden Group, the project aims to bring this underused area to life by creating opportunities for residents of all ages to get involved in growing plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables, while helping to improve the local environment.
What will the Railway Garden offer?
Our vision is to create a space that brings people together through gardening, learning and community activities. Plans include:
- Community growing: Raised planters and growing areas where volunteers can help cultivate plants, fruit and vegetables.
- Learning opportunities: Activities for local schools, children and young people to discover gardening, nature and where food comes from.
- Skills and knowledge sharing: Opportunities to learn about gardening, growing food, composting and sustainable practices.
- Community activities: Seasonal events, seed and produce swaps, and opportunities to bring people together.
- Cooking and food education: Exploring how home-grown produce can be used in cooking demonstrations and other community activities.
- A greener Dalton: Helping to enhance the area around the railway station and encourage greater appreciation of nature and the environment.
Get involved!
The Railway Garden is a community project, and we would love to hear from local people who would like to be part of it.
You don’t need to be an experienced gardener. Whether you enjoy planting and growing, practical DIY and maintenance, helping at events, working with children and schools, fundraising or simply lending a hand, there are lots of ways to contribute.
It’s an opportunity to meet other people, share skills, learn something new and help create something positive for our town.
Interested in volunteering?
If you would like to get involved with the Dalton Railway Garden, please contact the Assistant Clerk at admin@daltontowncouncil.gov.uk to request the volunteer registration forms and find out more.
Together, we can grow something special for our community!
