WFUK: Down to Earth Allotments Project
Our Down to Earth Community Garden and Allotments help build connections to nature through therapeutic horticulture and volunteering. All abilities are welcome and each week you will learn new gardening skills and gain new friendships benefitting your mental and physical wellbeing. Our sessions are FREE and run by an expert horticultural facilitator.
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Currently all of the food grown at our Chelmsford site is shared amongst the volunteers as they learn about food production and sustainability. We also engage people with the subjects of nutrition and cooking, with any surplus donated to Sanctus, a charity that helps feed the homeless and vulnerable people in the local area. There is always an opportunity to chat to neighbouring allotment holders, exchange produce and gardening tips and provide a real sense of community.
For further details visit our website: Down to Earth or call us on 0300 123 3073
Who can use this service?
Anyone aged 18+ living in Braintree, Brentwood and Chelmsford.
All abilities welcome including those living with a: mental or physical disability, SEND, adults with complex special needs, recovery clients and those living with long term/chronic illnesses.
How are services delivered?
Face to face at our community garden and two allotment sites.
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