The London Association has sent an open letter to funders and government, together with a support letter from Mark Lane, Gardeners World presenter. The letters call for guidance and support from government, and for funders to continue to support the vital work of the sector. They also highlight how important the services delivered by our members will be in the aftermath.
"When the immediate crisis abates, city farms and community gardens will be places for people to recover from issues caused and worsened by this crisis."
Open Letter to Government from London City Farms and Community Gardens
Open Letter to Funders from London City Farms and Community Gardens
Mark Lane Gardener's World TV presenter supporting letter
SF&G run a bespoke training, support and networking programme for staff volunteers and trustees of city farms and community gardens in London. The training and support on offer is designed around what people need, and is delivered by London's farmer and gardeners. Together we focus on how to run great organisations and projects (rather than teaching hands-on farming and gardening skills.) Funded by City Bridge Trust, the programme is excellent value and high quality. To hear more or to offer your own expertise please contact: london@farmgarden.org.uk
There are loads of places to visit, volunteer or support. London's network of farms and gardens offer services to business, schools and health commissioners; corporate volunteering, venue hire, landscaping, workshops, creches, after-school clubs, social/care farming, mobile farms and much, much more.
Take a look at this video to find out more:
Each year, our members organise the London Harvest Festival providing a wonderful opportunity for a day out for the whole family. This year the London Harvest Festival is inviting the world into the buzzing life of London's city farms and gardens by going online! Find out more on our London Harvest Festival page.
| City / County | |
|---|---|
| FEAST With Us (FEAST) | London |
| Forest Farm Peace Garden | Hainault, Essex |
| Forest Gate Community Garden | London |
| FOSH - Friends of Stamford Hill Estate | London |
| Freightliners Farm | London |
| Friends of Abbey Gardens | London |
| Friends of Grenville Gardens (FROGG) | London |
| Friends of Harlesden Town Gardens | London |
| Glengall Wharf Garden | London |
| Grass Roots Forest School C.I.C (Community Interest Company) | London |
| Green Lane Primary and Nursery School | Old Malden |
| Growing Communities | London |
Amber Alferoff, London Project Officer
Email: amber@farmgarden.org.uk or london@farmgarden.org.uk
Tel: 07761 920 776
Usual working days Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday
We are delighted to welcome new members of staff to our London team: Richard Choksey and Talent Moyo, who join Amber and our freelance Community Grower Ellie.
Richard comes from a background in botanical horticulture and became involved in the London community gardening network whilst...
If you're a care farmer or green care provider, our care farming and green care annual survey is your chance to tell us about working in the sector.
The survey means we can build a picture of care farming...
A chance for SF&G members - particularly new members - to gather virtually, build connections and share support ideas in a safe, encouraging environment.
A chance for SF&G members - particularly new members - to gather virtually, build connections and share support ideas in a safe, encouraging environment.
A chance for SF&G members - particularly new members - to gather virtually, build connections and share support ideas in a safe, encouraging environment.
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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...
