As a former volunteer, I took on leadership of the project in January 2024.
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I have spent the past 17 years developing two redundant urban green spaces into creative, innovative and diverse community resources offering volunteering and learning opportunities in horticulture, the natural environment and related areas. The People’s Community Garden includes a community apiary, CRESS community hub and ActivSheds construction project, while Chantry Walled Garden, in Chantry Park, is […]
I’m proud to oversee the general running of our gardens, as the Operations Officer for ActivGardens, the vibrant horticultural branch of ActivLives dedicated to cultivating well-being and community connection through gardening. My experience spans retail and hospitality management, and more recently education supporting SEND students. As an autistic spectrum advocate, I mentor late-diagnosed autistic adults […]
My love of nature and exploring the outdoors led me to do a geography degree at the University of Hull. During my degree, I became interested in how community gardens improve food security, create social networks and increase biodiversity. After graduating, I did an outdoor education internship with the Suffolk Wildlife Trust, where I become […]
