Grow Your Community – Sudbury

How we grow our community

ActivGardens in Sudbury enables local people of all ages and abilities to gather and garden together for the benefit of the whole community. In these relaxed sessions based in Belle Vue Park you will work alongside others, sharing skills and knowledge and enjoying a cuppa among new-found friends.

Make your local park bloom

Volunteering in this historic green space generates a sense of community and wellbeing – you will feel better for it! You don’t have to be an expert gardener, it’s all about learning while you work and contributing your ideas and enthusiasm. Being among plants in the natural world as part of a positive routine can help your mental health, while building your confidence too. You will get a sense of satisfaction out of caring for your local park and feel proud of the difference you can make.

OPENING HOURS

Thursday 9:30am to 12:00noon

Meet at the Volunteer Hut near the park entrance off Newton Road, Sudbury, CO10 2RG

We occasionally work in other green spaces in Sudbury and Great Cornard.

Location: Belle Vue Park, Ingram’s Wells Rd, Sudbury, CO10 2RG

Reaching us by public transport – Buses:

Suffolk Passenger Transport

The park is in easy walking distance from Sudbury’s train station and bus station. There is plenty of free parking in the town’s car parks and on Ingram’s Wells Road.

The project is supported by Sudbury in Bloom and Babergh District Council.

Getting Involved

For more information contact ActivGardens Project Officer Phoebe Hyett phoebe@activlives.org.uk mobile 07756 533424 or ActivLives Office 01473 345350

It helps you to mix with people. It gets you out of the house.

Participant, aged 60

I love gardening – and liked the idea of meeting people with the
same interests, getting out in the fresh air. It’s been a very welcoming group and I feel I fit right in. It’s especially nice when we sit down and have a cup of tea and a chat.

Participant, aged 70

I saw the poster where I worked and thought – that sounds really good. I love gardening! I knew there wasn’t a park keeper here anymore and I thought – what a great thing. I started when I finished at work and I’ve loved it ever since. Everyone’s so friendly, and I enjoy the fresh air!

Participant, aged 59

“I joined because I like gardening. Just the friendship –it’s been marvellous. I still see a former volunteer every week and took her out for her birthday. Plus I get all the news from all these people who live in Sudbury. It’s nice to feel useful as well.