Grow Eastbourne is a project run by Volunteers Network CIC based in Eastbourne featuring two growing sites – A community garden in Langney Village and an allotment in Gorringe Road.
Volunteers Network CIC is a group who aims to connect local authorities, statutory services, and voluntary services with residents in Eastbourne and locations nearby. They also work on addressing disadvantage and improving the lives of the most vulnerable in the community.
The community garden is being planned to develop into a community kitchen garden, growing fruit and nut trees, perennial vegetables, herbs, etc, that the residents can enjoy year-round. The garden is located close to the Langney Community Centre so a lot of community-based activities can be tied in with the garden.
The allotment consists of a plot with a summerhouse and a greenhouse with emphasis put on traditional fruit and vegetable growing along with plant propagation for the Langney Site.
Grow Eastbourne run many different events such as the Allotment Volunteer Session at Gorringe Road, 10am – 12pm every Monday, which allows anyone no matter the age or skill level to participate in.
There are many other different events you might find yourself interested in such as the Seedy Saturday Eco Event based around trading/buying seeds, bulbs, plants, etc.
If any of this interests you and you’re considering getting involved, you can check out their Facebook or Website and learn more about them, what they do, and the events you can attend!
As always, stay Defiant!
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Hiya Kaite,
We’ve sent you an email with their contact details and some other Community Garden options.
Hope that helps!