The Olive Press is Olive Mount Community Centres own newsletter click here to read more about what's happening at Olive Mount.  

Olive Mount Gardens is a fantastic open space forming the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Olive Mount neighbourhood in Wavertree.  The Garden comprises of five transitional spaces creating a distinct environment, this is based on the symbolism of a river like journey through life with carefully chosen materials and art installations which enhance the experience of five individual gardens, such as the sensory and memorial gardens. 

  

The gardens were planned in extensive consultation with local

residents and potential users and the design ethos, with safety, security and accessibility as prime considerations has led to the gardens benefiting from the protective gaze of the surrounding communities.

Olive Mount Gardens are popular with the whole community; mothers and children, elderly people, dog walkers and people simply passing through.  The space is a green and welcoming

heart for many people where they can meet, play, relax and hold organised events.

 

 

 

The Tree of Life and Olive's Bench were the result of extensive consultation with the local Steering Group, the group chose the Artists from a shortlist, briefed and guided them in the creation of two fantastic pieces of art.

 

 

In November 2007, Olive Mount Gardens were declared a National Awards winer by BALI - the British Association of Landscape Industries.

 

   

 

Again, the Gardens have been shortlisted for the prestigious RIC's North West Award from 26 entries into the final six in the Community Benefit category.  We find out if we are winners at the Awards Ceremony at the Liverpool Echo Arena on 16 May 2008 - fingers crossed!

 

Beatrice Fraenkel - Chair Cosmopolitan HA 

 

 

Diane Maddock, Community Development Coordinator said: "I think what has been achieved at Olive Mount gardens is as impressive as anything you'll find in the country, not just the North West.  The local community helped us design and create it and now they are able to enjoy this fantastic facility every day, whether it's to relax amongst the sculptures, playing with their children or walking the dog.  It's something we are all very proud of having helped to create.  The Architects, Halsall Lloyd Partnership gave inspiration to local people and helped them to focus on what could be achieved using their imagination"

For further information about Olive Mount Gardens contact Diane Maddocks on 0151 227 3716 or email dmaddock@cosmopolitanhousing.co.uk