We are a community group who set up and/or facilitate community initiatives, clubs and events. Our aim are to challenge social isolation and economic stagnation in our rural town, whilst promoting environmental awareness, and personal and community well-being and resilience.
Began in January 2011 with some input from Ealing Transitions (West London). Small steering group with irregular attendance but regular (monthly) meetings. Has in effect incorporated Syon Lane Community Garden next Syon Lane Station, Isleworth. Has been promised some local authority start-up funding for publicity etc. Now in process of formalising some structure to receive and bank grants.
I am the chair of the Ely's Growing Together project in Cardiff, which hopes to convert four and a half acres of disused allotment land into a community garden. I am a bit of a born again enviromentalist, having spent most of my life in aircraft engineering.
Growing People is a horticultural social enterprise based at Wolverton Urb farm, a 2.5 acre site which we have turned into a market garden. We grow produce for some local restaurants and our box scheme as well as selling to local residents at the local farmers market. We have a small flower nursery and an apiary.
Transition Town Clitheroe has supported the project from the beginning offering gardening advice, wheelbarrows and volunteer time. TTC has worked closely with Age Concern Lancs to ensure the project's success. The garden design was done in close consultation between TTC and the St Anne's Court residents.
