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EilaEila Posts: 61
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Thinking of starting a volunteer gardening group at our local country park with the aim of maintaining and improving the park.
Any tips on how to organise and get people involved please.

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  • ObelixxObelixx Vendée, Western FrancePosts: 22,724
    I'd start with the RHS which has this info on how to set up a community garden - https://www.rhs.org.uk/get-involved/community-gardening/resources/community-garden which is not exactly what you're planning but will have some good pointers.

    This might be useful too - https://www.neighbourhoodsgreen.org.uk/funding-support

    "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
  • Hampshire_HogHampshire_Hog Hampshire Coast 100m from the seaPosts: 1,089
    Talk to the legal owners is it what they want ?? 

    "You don't stop gardening because you get old, you get old because you stop gardening." - The Hampshire Hog
  • GWRSGWRS Posts: 7,528
    Elia , definally talk to those in charge but don’t be put off if they are negative to start with 
    Brother in Law and friend  , Decided to tidy up some War Graves last year and upset the powers that be but the Local History group got on there side , now the Local council and The War Graves commission are happy and helpful  
  • EilaEila Posts: 61
    Thanks for your help, we already have permission :)
  • EilaEila Posts: 61
    Thanks for the links Obelixx very interesting  :)
  • Hampshire_HogHampshire_Hog Hampshire Coast 100m from the seaPosts: 1,089
    edited March 2019
    That's great new's @Eila then all the best keep us informed of how it progresses.

    Flyers and posters in the area asking for volunteers with some contact information might work, then maybe organise a meeting at the site.

    "You don't stop gardening because you get old, you get old because you stop gardening." - The Hampshire Hog
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