DUBLINERS are being offered a chance to transform a local eyesore into a sunflower filled, family-friendly space as part of a new campaign launched by star of RTE’s Super Garden, Lisa McKnight, and Masterchef’s Nicha Maguire.
The Flora Sunflower Makeover campaign is targeting derelict areas that local communities believe deserves a facelift. The winning community will get a makeover that will involve a complete clean up removing unsightly rubbish, overgrown weeds, painting walls and anything else that needs doing.
The space will then be fitted out with useful equipment like picnic tables and wooden exercise bars as well as beautiful sunflowers that’ll bring a smile to everyone’s face.
To be in with a chance to win communities need to submit a picture of the space that needs attention and explain why their community deserves a Flora Sunflower Makeover.
Entries can either be posted through Facebook at Facebook.com/FloraWomensMiniMarathon.com or e-mailed to entry@florasunflower makeover.com.
Masterchef’s Nicha Maguire said the winning entry would really benefit the local community.
“This is a fantastic initiative from Flora,
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“It’ll be great to see a community space reclaimed where families can take time out from their busy lives and enjoy quality time together, having picnics, enjoying sports etc.
Lisa McKnight said she was delighted to be involved with Flora on the project.
“We’ve all seen those local eyesores that really just need some organised TLC and sunflowers are such a fantastic way to brighten a space,
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“I’m really looking forward to getting started on the winning space.
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Brand Manager at Flora, Shoeb Asad, explained why the winning space would be filled with sunflowers.
“The sunflower is a hugely important element of the Flora brand and we’re thrilled to be spreading a little of that sunflower goodness to our Irish communities,
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“I’m very excited to see the final transformed space.
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Entries will be accepted until Tuesday, November 26. The judging panel, led by Lisa and Nicha, will choose the final winning space, which will be announced on Monday, December 2.