There was crafts, food and music at Greenock’s Drying Green

There were arts activities at the Drying Green at South West Library, along with wildlife and pond making workshops, courtesy of Froglife, live music and food made from produce grown in the garden.

RIG Arts organised the event to mark the end of the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

(Image: Duncan Bryceland) (Image: Duncan Bryceland) (Image: Duncan Bryceland) (Image: Duncan Bryceland) (Image: Duncan Bryceland) (Image: Duncan Bryceland) (Image: Duncan Bryceland) Lesley Drummond, of RIG Arts, was at the event and said it was wonderful afternoon.

She said: “There was a really good turnout and there was a real mix of people.

“There were parents with the their children, grandparents and people just walking past, who heard the live music, mic of ages and the local community.

“There were children’s activities and one artist Anna Nisbet who got the children making wands.”

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The festival was held to mark the end of the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

There was also the unveiling of the garden’s new pole space with volunteers Orla and Pat cutting the ribbon.

Author Anne Pettigrew was invited along to see the polytunnel named after her.

Other craft activities included cyanotypes and casting flowers in clay. 

Lesley said: “There was live music and food made with the produce grown in the garden, including vegetable fresh bread, beetroot chocolate and muffins, salad and little rhubarb pastries.

“It was a lovely atmosphere, people were enjoying themselves and the weather was good.”

RIG Arts thanked Anna Nisbet and Robyn and all the Drying Green volunteers who made the festival such a success.

Live music came from Shelagh McKay Jones and Dee Dee, Bobby Does Dylan  and Your Voice Recovery Jam Band.

Jason Orr was also praised his hard work putting in the new poles to replace their tree, while Kayleigh Tipling from Rambling Recipes made the soup, Carolan McPherson supplied the rest of the food and Jill McDougall brought along a wonderful cake.

The event was organised by Laurie Duffy, engagement officer, with RIG Arts and thanks were also given to the charity’s CEO Karen Orr and Inverclyde Libraries for the use of their facilities.

The event was funded by the Scottish Government‘s Investing in Communities fund.