Groundwork Memorial Park Garden 

Costs

Activities are free. We provide all materials and tools.

Water and squash is available, and sometimes tea and coffee (if our little gas stove works!) 

Adults aged 19 or over can join the gardening drop-in session. Support workers or carers are welcome to accompany the people they work with. 

The group size usually ranges from 2 to 15 people, and attendees are mix of people who: 

• might be here to improve their wellbeing

• are unemployed and looking to keep active

• want to meet people

• want some time for themselves

• would like to get outside in the fresh air

• learn something new.

We'll talk to you and find out what you want to do, and we'll find the gardening and maintenance activity you're most interested in. 

• A composting toilet and handwashing is available on site.

• There is a bit of shelter from the rain and a sun sail is under construction.

Accessibility

• The site has step-free access. Most of the beds are raised beds, so suitable for working standing up or from wheelchairs. 

• The toilet is not accessible. The nearest accessible toilet is inside Stockwood Park Discovery Centre.

• The ground is grass and gravel, not paved. Access to the garden is via tarmac paths, but in the garden the ground can be uneven. 

In spring and summer, you can just turn up during the opening hours. During winter and autumn, double-check that we're open. 

Once you're at the site we'll ask you to fill in a short registration form. 

While we're closed in winter, you can register your interest and we'll let you know when we're open again. 

• Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Bring a hat in summer and wrap up warm in winter. 

• We send a text or email if sessions are cancelled because of the weather, or there'll be a sign on the gate. 

• The composting toilet is easy and hygienic to use - full instructions will be given.