Upcoming Events and Opportunities at Communigrow

We provide people with an opportunity to learn new skills, meet people, and build their confidence in a unique and welcoming environment. With the help of a dedicated team of volunteers, we grow and harvest a wide selection of chemical-free vegetables on-site for our local community.

Our field is still very productive and with help from volunteers we are picking fresh, chemical-free vegetables weekly to put into our Veg Boxes. We have only recently started harvesting our leeks and our brassicas (kale, cabbage etc.) are still producing beautifully. The produce we have currently available includes: Kale, Chard, Lettuce, Leeks, Squash, Cabbage, Carrots, Potatoes, Cucumber, Celery, Turnips, Swede, Onions and Chillies.

During the next few weeks we will be holding a series of events to help local people connect with their natural environment while also learning to grow and produce delicious fresh food.

Autumn Workshop for Young People

Monday 25th October 10.30am - 1.30pm

We are offering an autumn workshop tailored to young people with Autism and Social Communications needs (11-18 years old). This workshop will give young people the chance to enjoy fresh air while having fun and meeting others. Participants will also sample fresh food and learn about growing food and looking after the environment. Young people needing additional support can be accompanied by a Carer. Click here for more details and bookings

Awesome Autumn - Half-term Family Workshop

Tuesday 26th October 10.30am - 1.30pm

Families looking for half-term outdoor activities are invited to attend a special autumn family workshop. This is a fun and creative family event. Families will be learning about food we are growing at Communigrow and will help us to harvest and prepare a healthy lunch. Click here for more details and bookings

Nature, Food & People Sessions

For young people educated at home

2nd November to 7th December

Our series of Home Education sessions will continue on the 2nd November. This is a course of 6 lessons to give young people the chance to learn and appreciate nature, food and the world around them. To book please check details and sessions available contact us education@communigrow.org.uk

Wednesday Wellness

Every Wednesday 2-4pm

Enjoy the benefits of gardening while sharing and learning about growing food and flowers. This is a weekly session to highlight the benefits of spending time in nature. Activities are suitable for all abilities. These sessions are for people over 55 and young people with a long term health condition. The sessions involve gentle gardening activities and give participants the opportunity to spend time outdoors while enjoying a cup of tea and cake. The autumn/winter program includes learning to collect flower seeds, making flower seed bombs, making wreaths and pottery.

Click here for bookings or contact us wellbeing@communigrow.org.uk

Opportunities

We are now expanding and looking for:

1. A Fundraising Consultant, who will help us to increase individual and corporate donations. Job description. Job description available here

2. An Operations Manager, who will be responsible for the management of activities across the charity and the development of: New service and support initiatives; collaborative partnerships; the evaluation and maintenance of outcomes for a diverse service user group; social enterprise and community engagement. Job description available here

We are also looking for volunteers to maintain and support our online presence to join our digital team. We welcome applications from candidates with experience designing and distributing newsletters and creating content to share on our social media channels. More details available here

We also offer micro-volunteering opportunities which will be to support specific tasks and projects from home. If you are interested in supporting our charity and have experience as a researcher or project manager, please so contact us at volunteer@communigrow.org.uk

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Facebook: @Communigrow.org.uk

Twitter: @Communigroworg

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Website: www.communigrow.org.uk

General inquiries: info@communigrow.org.uk

Veg box scheme: vegbox@communigrow.org.uk 07546 437 272

Volunteering opportunities: volunteer@communigrow.org.uk

07806 708 386