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 | |
|---|---|
| Friends of Harlesden Town Gardens | London |
| Glengall Wharf Garden | London |
| GOOD FOOD MATTERS | LONDON |
| Grass Roots Forest School C.I.C (Community Interest Company) | London |
| Green Lane Primary and Nursery School | Old Malden |
| Growing Communities | London |
| Growing in Haringey (GiH) | London |
| GrowUp Community Farms | London |
| Hackney City Farm | London |
| Hackney Herbal CIC | London |
| Hammersmith Academy Garden | London |
| Hammersmith Community Gardens Association - Godolphin Road | 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
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