An environmental charity has awarded the Community Clubhouse and Gardens in Mold a prestigious accolade.

Keep Wales Tidy awarded the green space a Green Flag Community Award in recognition of its high environmental standards, cleanliness, safety, and community involvement.

The award was announced on September 21 during a dry and sunny day of celebration.

Visitors enjoyed cakes, craft activities, and relaxed with friends in the gardens.

The gardens are celebrated for their diverse combination of flowers and trees, providing a habitat for bees and other wildlife.

They are designed to be an uplifting and colourful space, welcoming to everyone.

Councillor Tina Clayton said: "As soon as I walk into the gardens, I can see the love and care that has gone into making it a beautiful place to be.

"It is a real community asset."

The gardens were designed by head gardener Koki Kinouchi with a focus on accessibility for wheelchair users.

Mr Kinouchi said: "I felt many people just want a quiet place where they can feel peace, listening to birds singing and embrace nature and colour.

"Some people are unable to do gardening, but they still want to feel the beauty of nature, to sit, relax, and appreciate the beauty of nature, and see the vegetables and fruit growing."

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The gardens also provide opportunities for volunteering and growing vegetables.

Mayor of Mold, Councillor Brian Lloyd, said: "Over the years I have seen the positive impact that being part of this group has had on the mental health of young and old alike.

"Young people, crippled with social anxiety, feel accepted, grow in confidence, and move on in their lives and those recently retired, find a sense of purpose and make new friends.

"I want to express our deepest gratitude to all volunteers.

"Community gardens simply wouldn’t exist without the dedicated individuals who generously donate their time and energy."

The Community Clubhouse and Gardens is one of 199 community managed green spaces across Wales that have met the high standards required to receive the Green Flag Community Award.

The Green Flag Award, now in its third decade, recognises well-managed parks and green spaces in 20 countries around the world.

In Wales, the awards scheme is run by Keep Wales Tidy.

Lucy Prisk, Green Flag coordinator for Keep Wales Tidy, said: "We’re thrilled to see a new record number of 199 community managed green spaces in Wales have achieved Green Flag status, which is testament to the dedication and hard work of hundreds of volunteers."

A full list of award winners can be found on the Keep Wales Tidy website.