13/08/2026
Thank you Greener Derby's Ali Davies-Marsh for this excellent write-up during National Allotment Week and the unexpected shout out for TMV.
National Allotments Week (10-16 August) 🙏
📰 "Hidden behind fences and tucked between neighbourhoods, Derby's allotments represent one of the city's most productive community assets, turning unused land into places where food, friendship and environmental action grow."
🌾 "Organisations such as Thrivemind Village are extending that impact beyond the allotment gate by repurposing surplus vegetables and produce that might otherwise go to waste. By ensuring excess food reaches people who can use it, they help maximise the value of every harvest while reducing waste and supporting the local community."
🌍 "Every seed planted, every surplus vegetable shared and every new grower welcomed into the community helps build a greener, healthier and more resilient Derbyshire for the future."
Ali and Greener Derby are a prime examples what it means to thrive through crises together as they are constantly promoting, supporting and encouraging other green groups doing great work.
