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The concept of Little Free Libraries has become a global phenomenon, fostering community engagement and promoting literacy by providing free access to books in communities around the world. These small, publicly accessible book-sharing boxes operate on a simple principle: “Take a book, leave a book.” They encourage a sense of community, offering a space where residents can connect through their shared love of reading. The initiative began in 2009 in Hudson, Wisconsin, and has since spread internationally, with thousands of Little Free Libraries established in various countries.
Ashton are delighted to be joing this international movement. Thanks to Paul in number 28 and Blessington Tidy Towns for driving this project.

The Irish Bee Conservation Project has partnered with Ashton and Blessington Tidy Towns to install a solitary bee post beside the wildflower meadow in Ashton, creating a vital habitat for some of Ireland’s most important pollinators. Solitary wild bees, which include species like mason bees and mining bees, play a crucial role in pollinating native plants and crops. Unlike honeybees, these bees do not live in colonies, making safe nesting spaces like this post essential for their survival. Supporting solitary bees helps maintain biodiversity and strengthens local ecosystems, ensuring our environment continues to thrive.

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What once lay beneath our feet in tired, cracked brick has been lovingly lifted, making way for something altogether gentler, quieter—Stone Serenity. Each gravel stone laid is like a breath exhaled, softening the ground with a whisper of calm. The earth now shimmers in muted tones, catching light and mood alike, a canvas of texture and peace. No longer a path merely trodden, this is a space reborn—where footsteps are softened, where stillness settles, and where something simple becomes unexpectedly beautiful. Stone Serenity isn't just a change in surface; it's a transformation in soul.

Introducing The Power Garden Project — where engineering meets enchantment. What was once a plain electrical station has now blossomed into a vibrant symbol of harmony between progress and nature. Around the hum of vital infrastructure, a rich tapestry of wildflowers and native blooms now dances in the breeze, softening the lines of industry with colour and life. The Power Garden isn’t just about beautifying a space — it’s about showing that even the most practical places can uplift, inspire, and belong to the community. This is power with heart, purpose with petals — a quiet celebration of what’s possible when we reimagine the everyday. In time this will be spectacular.