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A community group in Kirkley, Lowestoft, has revamped their local high street by replacing old planters with new ones from Amberol.
The effect? An inviting trail of brightly coloured planters which encourage locals and visitors alike to explore Kirkley’s shops and local businesses.
Amberol recently caught up with Wendy Dalton, Chair of Kirkley Pocket Parks, about their high street transformation. Wendy says:
I have always been passionate about where I live and being a tourist area, I felt it was important to make the high street look loved. The old planters had been installed over 15 years ago and although another group had tried to revamp them in 2016, they were starting to look very sad again.
A group effort
The community group were granted funding from Kirkley Poor’s Land Estate to revive the appearance of their hometown – a suburb of popular Suffolk seaside town, Lowestoft. As a result, there are now 16 of Amberol’s large V110 Vase planters dotted around Kirkley high street.
Choosing Amberol
The plant pots chosen by Kirkley Pocket Parks are from the Planterware range. These are some of Amberol’s largest planters that have been built to withstand all weather conditions. They are made of a hard-wearing and recyclable material which means they easily withstand ocean spray and will not rust - keeping the colours vibrant for longer.
Wendy tells us why she chose Amberol’s planters for the project:
We were looking for very large Bill and Ben type planters which were brightly coloured to fit in with the seaside. The planters have been very durable, and we have also found that they clean up very well.
Kirkley Pocket Parks show off their very own Bill and Ben!
A big congratulations to Kirkley Pocket Parks for their hard work – and what a fantastic result.
Are you a member of a community group looking to make a positive change to your local environment?
Grant funding may be available for your next project. Check your eligibility here.
Spring/summer 2024 photo competition
Our spring/summer photo competition opens for entries on 1st May 2024 and runs until 30th September 2024. Results will be announced in October 2024.
Entering is very easy; just submit your photos of Amberol’s self-watering planters with your wonderful displays via the online form on the Amberol website. Your photos will then be entered into the public vote taking place in October.
How can we help you?
If you would like to create amazing floral displays like the ones in our customer galleries, do contact us here at Amberol, we are always happy to help. You could even arrange a personalised no-obligation virtual demo to see our products up close and personal. Call 01773 830 930 or email sales@amberol.co.uk for more information.
For more information on Kirkley Pocket Parks' colourful high street transformation talk to Amberol Ltd