Every Tuesday we have a morning session for local men from 9.15 – 11.45. We do some work around the site. This includes repair work on our various structures, bed care for our 50+ growing spaces, sowing and caring for our 30+ vegetables and fruits and harvesting at the relevant times of the year.
Some tasks will suit people with no garden or plant knowledge, right through to tasks for those who can bring us in-depth knowledge of plants, vegetables and fruit. There is also time for a hot/cold drinks break together.
We work on the principle that community garden volunteering has 5 benefits:
- Exercise is good for your body and mind.
- Being in nature spurs feelings of well-being.
- Purposeful work with tangible outcomes benefits volunteers who can share in the produce harvest and help us contribute to local food poverty charities.
- Small group conversation around common interests helps us all, especially at times of transition and change.
- It gets you out of the house and brings benefits to the wider community
You can find out more by having a tour or doing a taster morning. The tour booking form is below and the taster morning booking form is here.
Directions to the Community Garden can be found here. We’re just off Churchdale Road on the path to the Wickes/Booker/Argos area.