Big news! Our friend Jeremy is cycling 1,200 miles to raise funds for Growing Forward, to support our therapeutic gardening and one-to-one counselling sessions in local gardens. Sponsor Jeremy for Growing Forward Jeremy decided to celebrate passing his 60th birthday...

Our new cycle of summer sessions have begun and we've been planting all sorts of flowers and vegetables, from potatoes and tomatoes to fennel and wildflowers. We've also been learning simple grounding techniques and asking the garden what we need for each session -...

We are very excited to let you know that our next round of gardening sessions begin on 22nd May. If you or someone you know would like to get involved, tending to plants and being in a peaceful space surrounded by nature with a small group of people then please get in touch or fill in our referral form.

We are emerging out of winter – and as the new shoots of spring say hello – we do too!  Our next programme cycle is about to begin – and we couldn't be more excited.  We would like to invite you to visit our beautiful space.  If you or someone you are...

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Come to our open days to find out about this free project, see our beautiful space, and sign up if you want to join in. Wednesday 30th August, 10:30 - 3:30 Wednesday 11th October 1:30 - 5:30 Wednesday 18th October 1:30 - 5:30 Windmill Community Gardens, Ascot Road,...

Growing Forward is back for 2023! We've had a fab time in our first 6 week block of sessions with a really great group of participants - the winter cobwebs are officially dusted off, the first seeds have been planted and we've even harvested our first crop of salad to...

We had a great morning last Friday celebrating the grand opening of the new compost toilet at the Emmanuel House Support Centre allotment plot. The toilet was built using sustainable and reclaimed materials by builder James and volunteers from Emmanuel House, who did...

If you or someone you are supporting would like to know more about Growing Forward, please come to one of our drop-in sessions. Meet Carley and Vic, see the garden and chat in more detail about what we offer... These drop-in sessions are open to referrers and...