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Grow Leaders
We are creating a team of regular volunteers who can support us working with a diverse range of community groups, helping to manage communal plots.
You must be able to commit to coming once a week on a regular basis. You will receive support to manage community groups and workshops on holistic horticulture practices. Additional benefits available as well as a share of our organic harvest. This is an ongoing process of recruitment. Or you can just drop in and volunteer.

E-mail feedbristol@ avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

Keep an eye out for the 2013 events calendar.

Click on the bouncing blog (top left)

In the blog - Choose calendar tab for full 2013 events listings.

Sat 8 - Sun 9th June 'Get Growing Trail' (11-4)

FREE event where we open our doors for a Bristol wide bonanza celebrating community gardening.

• We will be celebrating our first year of the project with lots of hands-on workshops on how to grow from balconies to bountiful fields.
• The Blue Finger Alliance will be hosting a local food forum.
• Live music, sillyness, craft stall and fun abound.
• Kids activities.
• The famous Herbal and Delicious Cafe serving tea grown on the site.
• Cooking workshops culminating in a feast for lunch.

Regular Work Days

For Schools and Community Groups:

Book a session on:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Email or call us to book a slot: feedbristol@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

0117 9177270

Communal growing days:
Volunteers are welcome on Mondays , Tuesday, Wednesday.

Arrive at 9:30 - finish 4pm.

Enquire to find out if we are there on Friday

Saturdays 11-4 Drop in with workshops and events. All welcome

This is an exciting period to be involved with the project as we are establishing the site. There is a diverse range of jobs that you will be involved with. Bring lunch and work cloths.

Email to book a place: feedbristol@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

Are you short of time or unsure about how to grow vegetables? Come to one of our 'grow with us' sessions. Our expert growers will show you the tricks of the trade. You will work on communal plots to get the most out of the land.

See our regular work days on the left, open to volunteers and groups. Email us at feedbristol@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk to book your visit.

Community groups and schools

The project is here to support a diverse range of groups access food growing and nature. We have a team to support your group. Facilities include access for all paths, raised beds for people with less mobility and disabled access toilets, as well as kitchen facilities for cooking and sharing meals.

ALL ACTIVITIES FREE

Sessions available to book, include:

• Site tour or general visit with optional educational themed activities
• One off or set of sessions on food growing or wildlife activities
• Seasonal practical workshops
• Team building days
• Training for key staff
• Free barn hire for your own use
• Take on a plot and grow with us!

Enquiries to: feedbristol@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

Volunteer

Be part of the team that supports community groups and communal growing. We are advertising now for Grow Leaders - see top right. Fantastic opportunity to gain work experience.

We are also in need of Grow Leaders who can manage specific aspects of the project. This is a formal volunteer placement position with Avon WIldlife Trust. Roles include volunteer coordinator, community engagement, and education resource development. Please enquire.

Edible & Wildlife gardens Links and resources for schools

Growing Cards - 'Grow Your Own' info, in bite-sized chunks (by the Soil Association - 16 Mo PDF)