Estimated Price

£2,500

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Summary

Growing Beardmore's community garden has been extended. This will allow us more capacity to host more volunteers and grow more organic produce for use in the community. We also need to raise awareness of the space and healthy food growing within our local communities, empowering people to realise the possibilities and enjoyment of home growing wholesome production for health and wellbeing for all ages.

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Description

Last year we received funding for concrete raised beds. Following on from this to progress, we need a fresh supply of  2 tons of organic compost and 1 ton of organic Rocket Gro soil improver. We also need to treat the cast iron benches, and the shed. For ongoing harvests and events we need seeds and pots for people to trake away. Outreach visits to take groups into established community gardens to deliver educational workshops, e.g. Bellsmyre & Levengrove Park, along with the transportation of materials to events - promoting food production and empowering residents to grow organically. We also require suitable all-weather clothing and equipment for volunteers and hot drinks and food for them while they attend the garden.

The garden also offers a safe space for residents to access for a hot beverage and something to eat, addressing social isolation and promoting engagment through learning and activity.

Compost 2 x £190 = £380

Soil Improver 1 x £115

Benches and shed treatment - £200

Minibus hire and associated costs - £500

Food hygiene training 2 volunteers - £300

Outdoor stoves, fuel, mugs, folding chairs - 105

Waterproofs and protective clothing for volunteers - £600 

Access to tea, coffee, sandwiches for volunteers thoughout the year - £300

Total - £2500