Children North East have planted a special tree in their award-winning allotment at Benwell Lane, to commemorate them winning the Urban Green award for 'Best Community Plot'.
It is a special achievement for the young people involved with the allotment, so they decided to plant an apple tree, nicknamed 'Goldie', as a reminder of the work they have put in. The apple tree was also chosen to create a legacy for the hard work and dedication of over 100 young people, which saw them beat off the competition from more than 3,000 allotments in Newcastle.
In coming years, the apples will be used by the charity in cooking sessions at the drop-ins for young people that they run across the city. Through this, the charity will be able to show teens the benefits of growing their own food and cooking for themselves.
