Urban Growing Open Day! June 25th

We hold seasonal networking events where members share a meal and learn more about each other’s work. These events usually feature short talks from interesting speakers as well as some structured discussion of ways to develop and improve our food systems.W﻿e also host a range of project events such as foraging sessions, composting masterclasses, professional development programmes for community practitioners, cooking workshops and growing courses.

Glasgow Community Food Network

Glasgow's brightest growing spaces open their gates to welcome you!

Ever wondered what you can grow in Glasgow and where you could grow it? Join us in one of Glasgow&#x27;s many growing spaces to discover the different projects happening around you.-﻿-----------VENUES TAKING PART:<a href="https://www.thewashhousegarden.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wash House Garden</a>, 136 Tollcross Road G314XA: 10am - 11amA market garden in the Eastend of Glasgow providing veg boxes to the community as well as providing to local restaurants and cafes. <a href="https://thepeoplesplot.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">T﻿he People&#x27;s Plot</a>, A﻿ new community allotment plot born out of the desire for more growing spaces in the city.R﻿oots of Ruchill, between 427 and 445 Bilsland Drive, Ruchill: 11am-12pmA﻿ secluded community garden with raised beds for rent<a href="https://www.stpaulsyouthforum.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR00LyrnzFPOYqww1UOZabs8PI0g2TiDkfg7gBLN0CZ7nrYcihdA50L1WpQ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">St Paul&#x27;s Youth Forum</a>, 44 Greenrig St G33 1DL: 11am-12pmA young people&#x27;s community growing project in the northeast of Glasgow. In the event of bad weather, accessible indoor space is available for tea, coffee and a chat, to keep people warm! <a href="https://www.woodlandscommunity.org.uk/community-garden" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Woodlands Community Garden</a>, Between 91 and 117 West Prince&#x27;s St G4 9BY: 10am - 11amA community garden in the westend. The garden is always open to the public but join Elinor Scarth at 10am for a tour. Tea and coffee is available for a donation. -﻿-----------Other Info:Talks will be at different times for each site, but generally between 10am and 4pm. Please feel free to book tours at multiple sites and hear a variety of stories! The tours will occur in an outdoor setting, please dress appropriately for the weather. We ask that everyone maintains social distancing throughout. If you have questions about accessibility please email eleanord_gcfn@outlook.com-﻿-----------A﻿ccessibility:Wash House Garden:The garden is entered via a fairly steep concrete ramp that leads to a black plastic/wood chipped path that goes through the middle of the growing space to the workshop area. The path is wide enough for a wheelchair but please note that the ground is uneven/wood chipped. There is no accessible toilet on-site, only a small compost toilet that is accessed via a step. The nearest wheelchair accessible and ambulant toilets are located at Parkhead Library, a 2 minute walk away. There are also changing facilities there. Seating and shelter from the rain is available. There is no hearing loop. Anyone who needs a quiet space and some time out during a session is encouraged to use the whole of the garden to find space, including the tunnels. Please just make sure to not step on any of the growing areas. There are two bee hives in the far corner of the garden behind the tunnels, so please don’t go near the hives without PPE.Closest transport links are:<ul><li>The garden is located a 2 minute walk from bus stops serving buses 61, 240, 255 from the city centre going down Gallowgate.</li><li>Carntyne train station is a 15 minute walk away.</li><li>There is free on-street parking just outside the garden.</li><li>Bikes can be brought in and stored in the garden.</li></ul>S﻿t Paul&#x27;s Youth Forum:The venue is wheelchair accessible and has a wheelchair accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is no changing places facilities.Closest transport links are:<ul><li>Moodiesburn Street bus stop, serviced by 8 and 8a, approx 2 mins</li><li>Lochgreen Street bus stop, serviced by 8, 8A, 19, 19A, approx 3 mins work</li></ul>There is on-street parking which is usually available but unfortunately no blue-badge parking.There is bike parking by the building.W﻿e are awaiting more information regarding accessibilty of the venues.-﻿-----------<a href="https://glasgowfood.net/projects/food-climate-action" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Food &amp; Climate Action project</a> is funded by The National Lottery Climate Action Fund.Image credit: Woodlands Community Garden

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