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To develop and reopen a badly neglected 5 acre plot of land as a community garden with a Welsh Mythological theme.
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We are a group of volunteers working together to develop a stunning but badly neglected 5 acre plot of land for use as a much needed community garden offering the following: Free pick your own fruit and veg to those who need it most along with nutrition and fresh cooking classes Welsh mythology theme to engage children and help them connect with nature Arts and crafts (willow creations, dragon and fairy making, art) Outdoor natural play area Community barbecue area to bring the community together Willow and Hazel coppice Protection and preservation of wildlife River play Volunteering and employability opportunities Natural therapies and classes in making natural soaps Hobbit style woodland cafe (vegetarian) Many of our volunteers have autism and are absolutely thriving in this environment, slowly becoming independent, gaining a love of the job and developing communication skills that will help them long term.
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Why it's a great idea:
We have a small but dedicated team of volunteers that have come together to run this project and it has become a labour of love,helping us all to grow through a re connection with nature, even the rain doesn't stop us. Although we have set ourselves up as a non profit company ltd by guarantee we are run by volunteers with no paid staff and managed by a core management group consisting of local people so it really is a community led initiative. This environment just seems to help people to open up and to connect with others and with nature and we know that the implications for that can spread far and wide helping those who are isolated, struggling to buy food, suffering from physical or mental illness, those with learning difficulties. The intergenerational aspect will also carry benefits far and wide as the older generation teach us younger ones about the garden, about planting and the benefits of each plant, making friends themselves and gaining a real sense of achievement.
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How will the money be spent?Total £7,194
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VolunteerHi, I have recently set up a non profit that is run by volunteers to take on a beautiful but badly neglected 5 acre plot of land in South Wales. We have 250 metres of river access, a pond with great crested newts, frogs, lizards, slow worms, orchard, willow and hazel coppice...and we are trying to bring the land back to life to run as a community garden. We plan to have a welsh mythology theme running throughout with certain areas telling tales of ancient welsh mythological figures to bring a little magic for the children.
The surrounding area is quite deprived and we plan to offer free fruit and vegetables to those who need it, classes on nutrition, building employability skills and confidence but more importantly to create a haven where everyone feels valued and at peace. Its a magical place and everyone who visits gets this sense of peace.
Currently attempting to raise money for the tools and materials that we need.
Project Owner: Janis Werrett The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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