Exciting discovery at Gwavas!

Gwavas has seen a remarkable transformation since the project began last December, and the addition of footpaths, play equipment and planting beds has ensured that the Park becomes a wonderful space for families and all members of the community.

One of the biggest successes of the project has been the pollinator planting at the Gwavas play area, helping to reverse insect decline in Cornwall. The incredibly rare ‘Perkins mining bee’, which is able to thrive on the blue sea holly planted earlier in the year were spotted at a recent community event!

The planting beds were added this spring with the help of the Newlyn Primary and Alverton Primary Schools, as well as community gardeners from Newlyn Community Flora Group.

Image credit: Dr Leo Will Hawkes, Insect migration researcher