Funding to reap the benefits of community gardening

Energy has been high in the Trinity Community Garden this month with gardening courses kicking off to a good start; the first phase of the outdoor kitchen being completed and the Thursday volunteer days are embracing this busy growing season.

Thanks to the Awards For All Big Lottery Fund (BLF) we are now running tailored growing sessions in the garden with Terrance Higgins Trust, Re-Think, Wild Goose and Awaz Utaoh Women’s Group.

The participants are enjoying learning about herbal first aid over a cup of tea and home made biscuits before getting their hands dirty and embracing how easy it is to grow their own food.

The first phase of the Outdoor Kitchen, also funded by BLF, has been completed. Participants dropped in during the free session gaining skills in woodwork joints, dry stone walling and erecting a timber frame.

The structure looks fantastic and we are excited about the next phase which will include cob walling, cob oven and putting on a roof.

If you are interested in getting involved in any of this activities please call Anita, Garden Coordinator: 07956796707

On the volunteer days we are doing a variety of seasonal tasks which people are able to drop in and out of so do come along if you fancy! Currently we have surplus tomato plants for loving homes, give us a shout if you want to take some with you!