Construction of ‘Seaside Themed’ Raised Bed

Funded by the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sustainable Development Fund. The 'Wise Up to Water' Project has grown out of our plans to develop for and with the local community and visiting school groups, a demonstration low water use, raised garden bed adjacent and visible from a public footpath. The design is inspired by the seascape of the Norfolk Coast AONB (groynes/cobbles) to complement the vernacular architecture of the listed building (and former town school) that houses NCC's Wells Field Studies Centre. The raised bed project purpose is educational, environmental and local amenity.

The raised bed project will enhance the cultural heritage of the AONB by reflecting the landscape, geology and botany of the coast within the area of Wells Field Studies Centre.

The planting will be attractive to invertebrates supporting biodiversity.

We use local artists, craftsmen and suppliers wherever possible to circulate limited funds within the local economy.

Design of a Water Cycle Mural and production of educational materials

Installation of 2 ‘Rainwater Harvesting’ Tanks and Push button taps