Buckfastleigh Gardens and Picnic Area
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| Aerial view of the Buckfastleigh Station Site 2006 |
The garden on the extreme left hand side of the photograph
above is being left to the wild life. The gardens are maintained by our
full-time groundsman Chris and his assistant Matt together with the help
of a group of adults with learning disabilities from Reyfields Daycentre
in Newton Abbot.
The photographs below shew recent progress together with
the two main stalwarts.
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| Matt and Chris test their handiwork. | Herons eye view of the Running Shed from the small pond |
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| Matt learns his trade being supervised by "The Governor" | A hard days work has been completed. |
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| The first sign that Spring is just around the corner. | The "Monday Group" lending a hand |
| Overflow car park entrance gate to Rose Gardens | River Walk is nearly ready for visitors to enjoy |
| The Patio Area being prepared | The first signs of life being restored. |
| Progress | Further progress |
| Protection is offered from the 'Rabbits' |
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| A little bit of "Tender Loving Care" can produce some really beautiful blooms available for all our visitors to enjoy | |
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Just what the SDR is all about |
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| Hanging Baskets at Station Building entrance | |
















