Volunteers at Sheffield Caribbean Sports Club have turned an overgrown and littered piece of land into a woodland garden that has already welcomed hundreds of local people.

Since 2023, volunteers from the club have worked alongside the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust to clear litter, create pathways, weave willow structures, build dead hedges and plant a vibrant mix of flowers, shrubs and trees inspired by Caribbean heritage.

Parts of the garden have been left wild to support nature, including a new wildflower wetland area designed to attract pollinators and other wildlife.

With the dedication of the club’s weekly gardening group, alongside funding, tools, training and community nature advice from the Trust, the garden has become an accessible and welcoming place for the community in Ecclesfield.

Des Smith from Sheffield Caribbean Sports Club said: “This garden is about pride, heritage and community. The Windrush generation helped build modern Britain, and this space celebrates their legacy while bringing people together through nature.”

Alongside the garden, the club has established a community allotment and installed educational signage.

Plans for the coming year include creating bird boxes, hedgehog homes, a wildflower meadow and additional planting areas to deepen connections between people and nature.

The garden sits alongside the club’s sporting and social activities, from cricket to dominoes, making it a vibrant hub for heritage and community life.

The Windrush Legacy Garden is open to everyone. Visitors can enjoy its peaceful streamside setting, take part in workshops, or volunteer their time. Donations of plants, garden furniture, tools and ideas are also welcome.

Sheffield Caribbean Sports Club is based at The Common, Ecclesfield, Sheffield S35 9WL. Find out more online.