What We Do
Long Eaton Community Garden is a community group run by local volunteers from a variety of different backgrounds
We are united in building a beautiful garden space together, with help and support from the local community
The Garden is here to facilitate connection within the Long Eaton community, through the regular sessions we run, the community events we put on, or providing a venue for local groups to learn more about gardening, and food production. Scroll down for more info on our Mission, Our Vision and Our History
The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.
Alfred Austin
Our Mission
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Provide a non-profit making community growing space for educational purposes following organic methods
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Promote community cohesion and reduce social isolation
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Increase physical activity and contribute to tackling obesity and ill health
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Provide a working model for sustainable food production
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Increase local organic food production
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Develop a forest schools venue for schools in the local area
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Develop a venue for a range of community groups, charities, social enterprises, and educational groups to participate in gardening and food based activity
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Have lots of fun and enjoy the outdoors
Our Vision
To create a garden where everyone is welcome, to build relationships, and learn about each other
and the natural world
Building a community across the generations to help make Long Eaton an even better place to live.
You can read our Equalities and Diversity Policy here
