Added on Tuesday 15 Nov 2011

Want to Share a Raised Bed During 2012 : Apply Now!

Applications are now being taken for people interested in having a raised bed growing space at Woodlands Community Garden during 2012.

If you had a raised bed during 2011 and would like to have a raised bed again in 2012 or haven't had a raised bed before, but would like to apply for one

Then we need you to complete a short online application form

The current deadline for getting your application back to us is Friday 16th December.

We hope to make a decision on who gets a raised bed during January 2012, with growing spaces available from mid February 2012 onwards. We will be arranging induction workshops for new growers, so don't be put off from applying if you haven't had previous growing experience.

It's likely that more people will apply than there are places, so priority will be given to people who are living or working in Woodlands. To maximise the number of people who can have a growing space you will be given a share of a raised bed rather than a full bed.

We are also exploring ways of expanding communal growing outwith the raised beds, including working closely with GROW on a garden share scheme. If you don't feel you can commit to having a raised bed, but would be interested in helping out with communal growing and/or a garden share scheme please let us know via by email

Communal work session in the garden

Saturday 26th November

12 midday - dusk

Join us in the garden for a winter garden work session. There's still lots to do in a garden at this time of year and we need help in getting things ready for winter. So even if you can only pop by for an hour, or haven't been to the garden before you would be most welcome to join us.

Garden Meeting/Christmas Social

Sunday 11th December

Our last garden meeting of 2011 will be at 2-3pm on Sunday 11th December (venue to confirm). This will be followed by a seasonal social gathering. More details to follow - but put the date in you diary!

Coming soon : more details next week European Week of Waste Reduction : Launch of food waste pledge card Bike training : Saturday 3rd December