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ActivGardens

If you are looking for a new activity to give yourself a boost in the new year – how about getting out in the bracing February air and joining our Spring course at ActivGardens?

Grow Your Future for people aged 16+ will help you gain skills and confidence for further learning, training, volunteering or employment.

When and Where?

Mondays from 9th February – 27th April 2026, 9:30am-2:30pm

People’s Community Garden, Maidenhall Allotments, Halifax Road, Ipswich, IP2 8RE

Tuesdays from 10th February – 28th April 2026, 9:30am-2:30pm

Chantry Walled Garden, Chantry Park, Hadleigh Road, Ipswich, IP2 0BS

The friendly group sessions will include – gardening and horticulture, growing your own veg, working in a plant nursery, nature conservation and beekeeping (optional), and therapeutic/ creative activities. The course aims to promote good physical and mental health, and help you learn practical skills, in a supportive environment where you can meet others.

  • Drop in any time between 10am to 2pm
  • Monday 19th January 2026 at the People’s Community Garden on Maidenhall Allotments IP2 8RE
  • Tuesday 20th January 2026 at Chantry Walled Garden in Chantry Park IP2 0BS.

To register your place or to find out more, please contact programme manager Susannah Robirosa on 07530 407302 on 01473 345350  or email susannah@activlives.org.uk or visit our website: www.activlives.org.uk/activgardens

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