Residents of Coed Eva and Fairwater in Cwmbran can now benefit from a new Melin Groundforce team thanks to the hard work of their local Councillors.
A new Groundforce team was launched on Saturday at an event held at the Coed Eva and Hollybush Community Centre and many residents turned up to meet the team and join in all the fun activities organised by Councillor Fiona Cross.
The Coed Eva and Fairwater Groundforce follows on from the success of the Trevethin Groundforce and works in the same way. The scheme is funded by the Government £1 billion Future Jobs Fund and managed by Melin Homes. They will provide free gardening and landscaping services to anyone who lives in Coed Eva and Fairwater.
Mark Gardner, Chief Executive of Melin Homes said: “We were only too happy to help when Councillors Cross and Rees approached us after they heard about the great work we were doing in Trevethin. A large part of our work involves helping communities, which is exactly what the Groundforce teams do.”
Councillor Fiona Cross, who was the driving force behind getting the team set up in her ward explained: “We heard about the good work Trevethin Groundforce was doing and asked Melin if they could do the same for us in Coed Eva and Fairwater. I know of many local residents who will benefit from this scheme and the boys started taking bookings at the launch on Saturday. “
Councillor Jeff Rees is also delighted that the scheme has got off to a great start. He told us: “I am confident that once people get to hear about this great, free service, the Groundforce team will be fully booked in a very short time.”
If you live in Coed Eva or Fairwater and would like to book a visit by the Groundforce team call Mark on 01495 745927.
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Hello my name is Lesley Gronow
Today Ground Force came to my house to do my garden ,as it is very large and i cannot keep it tidy ,with limited funds ,What i would like to say is that the young men that came to my house ,got straight on to the job ,they were extremly polite and did not stop till they finished ,i am so glad we have this service in Torfaen ,and thank everyone concerned ,for bringing this service,to those who need it ....Once again Thank you so much to the Guys who came and made my day xxxxx
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