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What are the groups like?
Groups are friendly, free and take place weekly, all-year-round on sites across Leeds. We call all group members 'Volunteers' as you are helping to maintain a garden and supporting others in the process. Each group is facilitated by one of our staff, we learn together. No previous knowledge is needed, but if you have gardened before, your experience will be useful. The groups are up to 15 people, we plan a range of tasks so you can chose what you want to do, and can work either as a group or on your own. We promote informal peer-support within our groups, sharing experiences and supporting one another in a sustainable way. Staff are not able to offer one-to-support in these groups, if you need extra support in the garden, please contact us to discuss this. We can provide bus passes for eligible Volunteers. If you have any questions or if you’re not sure whether Community Gardening is for you, feel free to get in touch! volunteer@hydeparksource.org |
I've made some great friends and everyone is really supportive |
My anxiety has improved |
Getting outdoors makes me very happy |
Outdoors, Active & Well
We are committed to increasing the potential of individuals and communities. Volunteers are integral to what we do and we have a number of opportunities available. We run four weekly gardening groups in Leeds. As a community garden volunteer you will :
Get Outdoors: Join a weekly community group, get some fresh air and learn new skills Be Active: Improve your fitness, make a change in your community and connect with local people Feel Well: Improve or maintain your wellbeing in a relaxed and safe environment whilst giving and receiving informal peer support. We are committed to following best practice and guidelines for volunteering and have received our Volunteer Quality Mark. A BIG thank you to our funders the National Lottery Community Fund. This project is funded until 2027. |
Live Well Leeds
Live Well Leeds is a community based Mental Health Service and is brought to you by 16 different organisations. Whether it's poetry or cooking, counselling or walking, art or gardening there's lots of things to get involved in.
We are running two weekly gardening groups based at Kirkstall Abbey in Kirkstall and St.Mary's Roof Garden in Chapeltown. Grow your own veg and flowers Gain skills and meet people Improve health and wellbeing Make the grounds beautiful Nature walks and crafts On site cooking sessions You will need to be referred by Live Well Leeds but if you would like further information about the groups please contact our staff facilitator Claire who runs the sessions - [email protected] A BIG thank you to our funder Live Well Leeds. This project is funded until 2025. |
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Our Community Gardens
We have an induction process for our groups so please do not turn up without prior contact. If you have attended a group in the past then please contact the session facilitator and they can let you know if there is space for you to return.
Please email [email protected]
You can also leave a message on our answer machine to request a call back 0113 2458863 or text us on 07873157076.
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Pennington Street Woodhouse |
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Armley Mills Armley |