VOLUNTEERS have continued transforming Ross-on-Wye's Railway Garden, with two railway-themed carriages taking on new roles as part of the community project.

One carriage is now being used as a community herb garden, while the other has been designated for composting, giving the decorative features a practical purpose.

The latest improvements were highlighted by Ross-on-Wye Town Council following a morning of bulb and seed planting on Saturday, October 10.

Residents of all ages joined the session, with children among those helping to prepare the garden for the coming seasons.

The council thanked everyone who took part and praised the younger gardeners for their enthusiasm and contribution.

The Railway Garden, at Five Ways near the bottom of Ledbury Road, has been transformed through the Ross in Bloom initiative, supported by volunteers, community organisations and local businesses.

The project has sought to improve a previously neglected space while celebrating the town's railway heritage.

Railway-inspired features, including a locomotive, planter carriages and signposts, were already in place earlier this year, when the garden attracted attention during a visit by a Royal Horticultural Society judge.

Ross Men's Shed and the Can Do Crew helped create the features, while local businesses also supported the improvements.

The latest planting session marked another stage in the ongoing work, with the herb garden and planned composting area adding an environmental element to the railway theme.

Volunteers will return next month to plant the remaining bulbs and seeds, and the town council has invited more residents to join them.

The next monthly gathering is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, offering another opportunity for people to contribute to the garden's development.

The project continues to bring residents together to improve a public space and create a more welcoming and attractive entrance to Ross-on-Wye for residents and visitors alike throughout the year.