 The first steps are taking place towards a new garden share project in Ringwood. If progressed, the scheme will help the community of South Ringwood to produce its own food.
The initiative, which is being developed by Community First New Forest, is aimed at families who want to grown their own produce but don’t have a garden and at people who have a garden but are unable to maintain it.
Debbie Grace, Community Development Worker at Community First New Forest, explains, “We want to work with organisations, groups or individuals who will help us engage the community to empower local people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
We are looking to create opportunities for people to grow their own fruit and vegetables in a green and sustainable manner and in the process make a positive impact on their surroundings and environment”.
Community First New Forest are currently looking for land or gardens that could be accessed in Ringwood.
The aim is to seek help and support from a range of partners until the project is self-sufficient.
As part of the consultation process, Community First New Forest will be holding a public meeting on Thursday 4 February 2010.
The meeting will take place at New Forest District Council’s Public Offices in Ringwood from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Debbie says, “We would particularly like to meet people who are interested in growing their own and who have nowhere to garden and people who own a garden which isn’t used.”
Debbie added, “We also welcome anyone with a general interest in the scheme”.
To find out more contact Debbie Grace at Community First New Forest on 01425 482773 or email debbie.grace@cfnf.org.uk
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