If you are in need of support and guidance around any issues related to Covid 19 then we recommend referring to this resource by the NICVA, who have created a dedicated Covid -19 hub page on their website below.
The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
If there is anything not covered in this that you seek support with please email patricia@farmgarden.org.uk.
For our full Coronavirus COVID - 19 support page click here
SF&G is uniquely placed to gather evidence about what works and what is needed. We have had a staff member in Northern Ireland since 2011, and since then we have worked with many of the new and established community growing projects in Northern Ireland. During the past five years we have:
Our 'Growing Resilience: Digging Deeper' project aims to increase social capital and resilience in the community growing sector. On this page you can find the newly published report on 'The Resilience of the Community Growing Sector in Northern Ireland' written during lockdown.
The Outdoor Wellbeing Network for Northern Ireland helps to develop and promote green care in Northern Ireland.
You can also get useful information via the SF&G Northern Ireland Facebook page: 
| City / County | |
|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes P.S | Belfast |
| Rathfriland Regeneration | Newry |
| Relational Resilience/Everyday Camino | Belfast |
| River Valley Development Association | Newry |
| Sans Souci Residents Association | Belfast |
| Seeds Galore NI | Newcastle |
| Seppy's Wood | Armagh |
| Sliabh Dubh Polytunnel Project | Belfast |
| Small Furries Therapy and Boarding | Ballynahinch |
| St Columb's Park House | Derry |
| St James Forum Farm | Belfast |
| Stormont Workplace Allotments | Belfast |
If you want to know more about our work in Northern Ireland or want information as a community grower yourself, you can contact:
Northern Ireland Development Coordinator - Patricia Wallace patricia@farmgarden.org.uk
Growing Resilience Project Officer - Miriam Turley miriam@farmgarden.org.uk
Growing Resilience Project Coordinator (Derry/Londonderry) - Conor O'Kane conor@farmgarden.org.uk
We work with Community Gardens Ireland (CG Ireland), a voluntary organisation that was created in 2011 as an online support network. Visit their website.
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