A project between the National Trust and the Prince’s Trust is underway at Trengwainton near Penzance to help disadvantaged young people learn new skills.
A group of ten young people have been spending time at Trengwainton, learning from the experienced gardeners at this popular Trust garden. So far, the group have made a variety of bird boxes to encourage nesting in the wooded areas. The 12-week programme, run through Cornwall College, is part of the ‘Getting into the Past’ project, a new partnership between
The National Trust and The Prince’s Trust. A number of National Trust properties are participating in this project which will run nationally until 2010 and involve nearly 700 disadvantaged young people who will be able to learn new skills, such as conservation, at stunning heritage sites. The aim is that over 65% of participants will move into education, employment or training.
Ian Wright, Head Gardener at Trengwainton said:
'It has been fantastic to host the young people at Trengwainton and we have really appreciated the great work they have done for us. We are looking forward to working with more groups and individuals in the future and helping them to enjoy and understand Trengwainton more.
'Having provided these boxes, the group has helped to encourage nesting in areas where the natural habitat has been adversely affected by storm damage. It will create an opportunity for us to monitor what actually nests there and could provide local schools with a focus for a study of the habitat and the birds that live within it.'
Ian continues: 'This is an exciting project which will enable disadvantaged young people to receive valuable training and to be inspired by the special places we look after. We hope The Prince’s Trust team taking part in the scheme at Trengwainton have found it a valuable and enjoyable, experience.'
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