Poster competition
The DCGA Committee are pleased to announce a poster competition celebrating our beloved community garden. Participants are invited to create a poster highlighting our garden, its community, its history, and the role it plays in local life. An A2-sized template and guidance on the required content will be provided; however, all aspects of the visual…
Beech hedge trimming
Notice to all garden users that our historical beech hedge is due for its annual trim week commencing 17 August 2026. Please use caution and proper judgement when the workers are actively trimming, particularly dog owners, to help keep everyone safe.
Events in the garden
Following on from the 2026 Doggie Bonanza, which was a stellar success as usual, reminder that Douglas Gardens are available for members to use for your own small gatherings. Please review the guidelines for responsible usage and let a member of the Committee know so we can support you with planning and scheduling.
Welcome from the Chair
Read the welcome letter to garden users written by your new 2026/27 Garden Committee Chair, Alan Sibbald. You can find his letter here: About DCGA > DCGA Committee > Committee Activities
News and Information
Booo COVID. Unfortunately as we are all too aware there has been much less activity in the gardens than we would like but we are hopeful that the pandemic will abate and we can all return to the gardens fully! There are a range of annual events held in the Gardens including The Annual Garden…
See our wonderful new gallery
We have some avid photographers within Douglas Crescent and as such have a fantastic selection of garden photographs to share. Linda Walton and her husband recently moved to Douglas Crescent and have been busy snapping some wonderful flora and fauna in the garden grounds. Thank you Linda! Other wonderful contributions are from our Chair, Alan…
Annual Garden Fee now due
Garden fees are due 1 April each year. Pay before the 1st and receive a prompt payment discount of £20. If you have not received an email from the DCGA Chairperson (Alan Weddell) recently, please double check your emails and then with Alan. See the joining page for more details.
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