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BEFORE
AFTER
THE TEAM
DURING
EYESORE TELEPHONE BOX TRANSFORMED
One of the displays which hopefully impressed the judges was put together at the last minute to make good use of the disused telephone box
at The Vennel.
Burgh Beautiful convenor Ron Smith said: “The former phone box was one of those eyesores locals might have learned to ignore – but a judge who is new to the town would spot it immediately.
“We asked various people if they could help, and the Ex- Tinguishers were approached - a group of former firefighters who are well known for their wonderful and inventive floats at the Marches.”
Ten days before judging a plan was formed to remove the upper side panels, install a soil container obscured by new lower metal side panels and install a reflective surface behind the soil container to reflect the plants.
The Ex-Tinguishers fabricated the components and on 25 July everything was assembled and plants were added – a large cordyline donated by Audrey Simpson, begonias donated by Ian Gibson, and trailing rhodochiton ‘Purple Bells’ supplied by the Mill Garden Centre in Armadale.
A great example of the community working together - and on Burgh Beautiful’s Facebook page local residents expressed their appreciation with around 600 comments.
“Wonderful, what a great idea. Our wee town has never looked better,” said Grace Monteith.
Annette Murdoch added: “This looks amazing. Top marks for creativity.”
“Perfect conversion of what used to be an eyesore. Well done!” said Margaret Morrice.
Mark Stewart said:
“Looks great. A lot of hours went into turning a dire eyesore into a well thought gem of plants.
I hope it blooms.”
Donna White
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