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...
Over the years big cities like Manchester and Liverpool (as well as many other major cities and towns in the area) have been at the centre of community growing, whether it is on a patch of waste ground or along the alleyways between terraced houses, allotment sites or big open spaces on the urban fringe.
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.
North West England
North West England
| City / County | |
|---|---|
| Warslow Allotment Community Plot | Sale |
| Waterloo Community Garden and Waterloo Forest Garden | Liverpool |
| Weird Wednesdays/Marsden Heights Community College | Nelson |
| Wild Boar Gardening @ Bongate House | Appleby-in-Westmorland |
| Woodbank Community Food Hub | Stockport |
Get Involved
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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
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.
A Gardeniser is a key coordinating role working inside a community garden or farm. Our training teaches aspiring Gardenisers the importance of cohesion, participation, and social inclusion and how to work effectively with volunteers and staff and create a sustainable community supported farm or...
Start / End Date: Multiple dates
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.
Useful Case Studies
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...