Peebles Community Action Network
Peebles CAN is a not for profit organisation based in Peebles servicing the local community. It aims to promote involvement of the local community, especially young people and those who are isolated or vulnerable, in experiential learning activities which safeguard the health of the planet, and enhance the sustainability of the local environment of Peeblesshire.
Peebles CAN has a thriving community garden in Peebles growing organic produce for local market and hotels, the garden hosts volunteering sessions for the whole community, employability sessions for high school children, weekly skill share workshops and growing with preschool children and their parents / carers. Peebles CAN also work with local primary schools and with the local youth-club, Tweeddale Youth Action.