Over the past few weeks our COVID-19 member impact survey has already collected a huge number of responses from our members across Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. The responses received so far indicate that across the country members have been profoundly impacted by the lockdown and social...
The region around East Anglia has its fare share of community growing activity. Use this page to stay up to date with what's happening at the city farms and community gardens near you.
See below for a map view or list of Social Farms & Gardens members in this region, as well as local news, events and case studies. There are also lots of useful information resources available for social farmers, gardeners and growers on our Resources page.
If you are looking for members that offer commissioned health, social care or special education services (such as care farms), please follow this link.
East England
East England
| City / County | |
|---|---|
| Norfolk Community Composting Network | Norwich |
| Paddock Road Community Allotments Project | Watford |
| Park Gate Care Farm | Saxmundham |
| PCT Care - Wild @ Novaturient School | Great Yarmouth |
| Penrose Roots | Luton, Beds |
| Pets Corner (Harlow District Council) | Harlow |
| Petworth CofE Primary School | Petworth |
| Plot 31 Community Garden | Harpenden |
| Potsford Farm - Potsford Care Services | Woodbridge |
| Ringsfield Hall EcoActivity Centre | Beccles |
| Saffron Walden County High School Farm | Saffron Walden, Essex |
| St Peter's Junior School | Wisbech |
Get Involved
Please contact our head office:
Tel: 0117 923 1800
Email: admin@farmgarden.org.uk
Latest news
We are all facing an unprecedented period of difficulty and disruption caused by the current coronavirus crisis. As the situation develops we want you to know that we are here. We have developed a dedicated Corona COVID -19 section of our website which will be updated regularly over the coming...
Upcoming events
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CEVAS (Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme) offers training for individuals who are working – or plan to work – with groups of school children, young people or clients with additional needs.
SF&G have launched a series of online webinars designed to help members tackle the most pressing concerns arising from this crisis, and to share best practice and inspiration from around the country. Themes are based on what members told us were the most immediate and challenging issues.
A series of specially themed webinars, network meetings, training courses and launch events delivered by the Growing Care Farming project, part of the Government Programme for Children & Nature programme.
Useful Case Studies
Beyond The Wall provides horticultural and hospitality training and work experience within a beautiful Victorian walled garden near Eye, Suffolk. Clients with learning and/or other extra needs learn life skills, form friendships and develop new...
Old bathtubs have been reused on allotments for years but this project entails building a raised wooden surround for the bathtub - transforming it into a contained growing space at a height that is easily accessible for children, the elderly or...
Our member groups provide the inspiration for these videos, created as part of our Tyfu Pobl programme in Wales but of interest to viewers across the UK, which shows our members in action and illustrate how our support has helped in their development...