We aim to bring people of all ages and abilities together, to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of community gardening and strengthen our connection with the natural world.
We run a range of projects and activities, each using the restorative qualities of gardening and nature to make a positive impact on people’s lives:
Tending our community gardens together. Every session finishes with a cuppa and a chat. Friday Garden Club: once a week on a Friday morning, open to all. Sunday Garden Club: Sunday mornings monthly, open to all, incl accompanied children. Garden Club Tots: growing and nature play for preschool families
Growing Ability: working with people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injury or chronic/severe mental ill health, we use social therapeutic horticulture and skills training to promote connection, personal growth and resilience.
Branching Out: holiday schemes providing opportunities for young people aged 16-25 with additional needs, to gain horticultural skills and work/life experience in a supported therapeutic environment.
Space to Grow: nature connection and food growing for families with neurodiverse teenagers aged 12-16. Friday afternoons August – September. Booking essential.
Family Forest School: nature-based confidence-building activities for families with children aged 3-12. Fourth Sunday of the month. Booking essential.
Man Made Meals: confidence in the kitchen for men. A volunteer-led project designed to teach cookery, reduce social isolation and increase wellbeing amongst men in our community.
New Shoots: for people suffering from anxiety, stress or depression, aimed at improving health and wellbeing and reducing social isolation.
Triangle Tribe: bushcraft for wellbeing, for families with teens aged 12-16, neurodiversity inclusive. Monthly, every first Friday. Booking essential.
Community events, walks and workshops: focused on building resilience, bringing people together and learning new things with a nature-based theme.
