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Jeremy is cycling 1,200 miles to raise funds for Growing Forward
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...
New summer gardening sessions and join us
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 -...
New gardening sessions in May and plant swap event
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.
Upcoming Spring Open Days
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...
Keep in touch, sign up for our newsletter
Would like to be kept up to date on what's happening here at Growing Forward? If so, sign up to our newsletter. If you are looking to join in yourself or are supporting someone else who might be interested, then our newsletter is for you. We'll share details of...
Open days coming up!
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,...
New Spring Season & Crowdfunder!
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...
New compost toilet at Emmanuel House allotment plot
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...
Come and visit Growing Forward
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...