Our Aims
- To continue to develop pride in our beautiful town through people of all ages working in partnership
- To raise concerns about the appearance of our town and to encourage stewardship by all sections of the community
- To provide contact with the natural environment and to raise awareness of biodiversity and sustainability
- To provide a focus and support for local partner groups working towards a common goal
Future Plans
Lease of Nursery from Moray Council
The most significant project for FIB is to finalise the terms of the lease of the Nursery. Although the offer of 10 years for £1 appears attractive, the conditions expected will be costly to implement.
- FIB has funding for installation of solar panels
- Consideration will be given to the installation of a Bore Hole to provide water
Other Plans
- Continue to consider sustainability of FIB in future years
- Continue to review choice of plant material and condition of flower beds, watering system and permanent planting
- Continue to involve children and others in cleanliness and horticultural initiatives
- Work with Forres Area Community Trust and other groups to install consistent interpretation signage
- Continue to develop Adopt a Bed scheme to look after beds no longer maintained by Moray Council
- Work with environmental groups to plan stewardship of Open Spaces and development plans for Cluny Woods and Grant Park
- Continue to work towards Green Flag status for Grant Park with KSB support
- Continue upgrading Wee FIBbees garden with additional activity areas
- Continue to participate in consultation about the future maintenance of the Mosset Burn
- Collaborate with Mackenzie and Cruickshank to manage a 5 year phased redevelopment of the Sunken Garden
- Collaborate with AJ Engineering to plant a permanent bed to celebrate 20 years in business
- Collaborate with the artists and groups to prepare display for Forres Town Hall Art Gallery
