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Seed2Plate

Seed2Plate repurposing plots of land to grow FREE fresh fruit and veg for local low-income families.

To date there has been over 60 volunteers involved in the project. The concept is to work with volunteers in the direct vicinity of the growing plots to develop and increase people's involvement in their community. This enables the project to be responsive to that community's need, be it specific produce they would like or training/volunteer opportunities. We have worked with local people/voluntee

rs to design, build and develop unused plots of land to create growing spaces. Volunteers of all ages worked together at our flagship plot in Weymouth to design, plan and build growing beds and a composter along with repurposing rowing boats at the front of the plot to provide free to pick fresh fruit and veg. We have built raised and accessible growing beds, a water collection system and developed a microgreen growing area in our second growing space, a courtyard at a community centre in Wimborne. Through donations we have been able to plant at both sites and harvest small taster crops and are now confidently starting our first full growing season. Currently we are developing 2 separate plots in Turlin Moor and Heatherlands Estate the two groups of volunteers are in the process of identifying plots, planning and designing the growing gardens. Additional learning for volunteers has included: how to build beds, grow produce from seed, the best times and ways to water, care for and harvest the vegetables and the importance of nutritional value. In addition we aim to support volunteers wishing to do so the opportunity to work towards qualifications in horticulture. For those that are unemployed we also offer, through our sister project Inspire Dorset, coaching toward employment, self employment, enterprise set up and training opportunities. Feedback from our volunteers has shown the project supports them in developing more ideas and direction in life, work and education goals and helped reduce isolation and anxiety. Having time to work with others in a relaxed, friendly outdoor environment with the added bonus of doing something positive for their community, enables volunteers to build confidence and develop a platform to further achieve their life goals. Access to freshly grown produce is an essential part of staying fit and healthy along with spending time outdoors in the fresh air. This project highlights the benefits of working outdoors, positive mental health and wellness, learning how to grow and look after fresh produce and promoting healthy eating ideas through recipes and soup events. We will support volunteers to build on their employability skills and learn new skills such as marketing, team work, fundraising and communication and offer training and qualifications in and around horticulture.

10/04/2026

Great to be helping young people get their foot on the horticulture ladder 🪜 😀

20/03/2026

The Seed2Plate teams have been working hard over the last few weeks prepping, weeding, digging, planning and measuring at the plots to get everything ready for the coming seasons.
Ferndown, Wareham and Moreton are looking fine with seedlings already starting to sprout. We can't wait to get growing again.

If you'd like to find out more about the project or want to get involved, then drop us a message or email [email protected]

Dorset Community Action Employ My Ability

18/03/2026

We will be running another two FREE 12 session self-care and wellbeing courses starting in April!
Join us at either The Centre Ferndown or Poole Community Exchange and discover ways to incorporate wellbeing into your day to day life.

Sessions will offer guided meditation, mindfulness activities, discussing healthy eating, spending time connecting with nature and much more.

We have had fantastic feedback on this course and are looking forward to running it again.

Our project was made possible thanks to players

Spaces are limited, please contact [email protected] to reserve your place or for more info.
The Centre Ferndown Dorset Community Action Poole Community Exchange The National Lottery Community Fund

29/01/2026

FREE SLOW COOKER at our Warm & Well Workshop in February at the Somerford ARC Community Centre
Due to the success of the January workshops, we have added a new date for February: Monday 9th February 10am-12.00pm

Following on from the success of our previous Warm & Well workshops we have added another date for a morning workshop in February. With the increasing costs of energy prices, utility bills and foods we have worked hard to tailor a workshop that will focus on ways to combat them.

You’ll discuss & learn how to shop seasonally, grow your own food indoors, meal prep & batch cooking, use surplus food websites & apps, cook energy efficiently, cut down on food waste and more. During the sessions you will also be given recipes and a selection of ingredients to be able to create your own delicious meals at home along with ideas of planting & growing your own produce.

Every workshop attendee will receive a FREE Slow Cooker but spaces are limited so be sure to book your place now.
To book or for further information please email [email protected] or call: 07421994591
We are really excited to be able to deliver these free workshops and want to thank Dorset Community Foundation and the BCP food & energy support fund who have enabled us to run them again.
Dorset Community Action

28/01/2026

Don't miss out on a FREE SLOW COOKER - The February Warm and Well workshops in partnership with Poole Community Exchange at Parkstone United Reformed Church, Poole are filling up fast!

With the increasing costs of energy prices, utility bills and foods we have worked hard to tailor a workshop that will focus on ways to combat them.
You’ll discuss & learn how to shop seasonally, grow your own food indoors, meal prep & batch cooking, use surplus food websites & apps, cook energy efficiently, cut down on food waste and more. During the sessions you will also be given recipes and a selection of ingredients to be able to create your own delicious meals at home along with ideas of planting & growing your own produce.

We have had some great feedback, attendees have told us they have gone home and started using their slow cookers straight away to make delicious and filling dinners.

We currently have some availability left on both Monday 2nd Feb and Weds 4th Feb workshops. Every workshop attendee will receive a FREE Slow Cooker but spaces are limited so be sure to book your place now.

To book or for further information please email [email protected] or call: 07421994591
We are really excited to be able to deliver these free workshops and want to thank Dorset Community Foundation and the BCP food & energy support fund who have enabled us to run them again.

22/01/2026

FREE SLOW COOKER at our Warm & Well Workshops in February

Following on from the success of our Warm & Well workshops at Poole Community Exchange , Parkstone United Reformed Church, Poole we have added another two dates in early February

With the increasing costs of energy prices, utility bills and foods we have worked hard to tailor a workshop that will focus on ways to combat them.
You’ll discuss & learn how to shop seasonally, grow your own food indoors, meal prep & batch cooking, use surplus food websites & apps, cook energy efficiently, cut down on food waste and more. During the sessions you will also be given recipes and a selection of ingredients to be able to create your own delicious meals at home along with ideas of planting & growing your own produce.

Every workshop attendee will receive a FREE Slow Cooker but spaces are limited so be sure to book your place now.

To book or for further information please email [email protected] or call: 07421994591
We are really excited to be able to deliver these free workshops and want to thank Dorset Community Foundation and the BCP food & energy support fund who have enabled us to run them again.

21/01/2026

Great work from the young people at Employ My Ability in achieving the RHS Campaign for School Gardening Level 1 Award. well deserved.

Dorset Community Action

08/01/2026

FREE SLOW COOKER at our Warm & Well Workshops in January

Following on from the success of our previous Warm & Well workshops we will be running them at Poole Community Exchange , Parkstone United Reformed Church, Poole and still have some places left for Thurs 22nd Jan Somerford ARC Community Centre see post images for times and locations

With the increasing costs of energy prices, utility bills and foods we have worked hard to tailor a workshop that will focus on ways to combat them.
You’ll discuss & learn how to shop seasonally, grow your own food indoors, meal prep & batch cooking, use surplus food websites & apps, cook energy efficiently, cut down on food waste and more. During the sessions you will also be given recipes and a selection of ingredients to be able to create your own delicious meals at home along with ideas of planting & growing your own produce.

Every workshop attendee will receive a FREE Slow Cooker but spaces are limited so be sure to book your place now.

To book or for further information please email [email protected] or call: 07421994591
We are really excited to be able to deliver these free workshops and want to thank Dorset Community Foundation and the BCP food & energy support fund who have enabled us to run them again.

16/12/2025

Great work by the young people at Employ My Ability it's been so good seeing them getting stuck in and starting to build their enterprise. Looking forward to see what plans the new year brings!

15/12/2025

Get your FREE SLOW COOKER at our Warm & Well Workshop in January

Our December Warm & Well Workshop went very well last week at the Somerford ARC Community Centre, we spoke about shopping seasonally, growing food indoors, meal prep & batch cooking. We also looked at surplus food websites & apps, how to cook energy efficiently and cutting down on food waste as well as swapping recipe ideas.

Each attendee took home a selection of ingredients, some recipes and a slow cooker so they could begin creating their own delicious meals.

Feedback included: “A very helpful, fun and informative workshop that was just the right length. I have learnt multiple uses of slow cookers that I wasn’t aware of”
When asked what difference the workshop will make moving forward, one participant told us: “being able to make food up for a few days or just leaving on for the day and having food ready when I get home from work”

If you would like to join us at the next workshop on Monday 8th January, or for further information please email [email protected] or call: 07421994591 to book your place.

Every workshop attendee will receive a FREE Slow Cooker but spaces are limited so be sure to book your place now

We are really excited to be able to deliver these free workshops and want to thank Dorset Community Foundation and the BCP food & energy support fund who have enabled us to run them again.
Somerford ARC Community Centre Dorset Community Action Dorset Community Foundation

01/12/2025

Calling all groups who support young people in Ferndown!

We are looking for young people aged 11 - 16 who want to get involved in our FREE 12 session family gardening project/ community gardening group.
No experience needed - Just bring yourselves and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!
The project will cover how to plant, grow, care for and harvest fresh fruit and vegetables to giveaway to those that need it most in the local community.
Where: The Centre Ferndown , Barns Road BH22 8XH
When: Monday's starting in January
Time: 10am-12.30pm
For more info:
email: [email protected]
tel: 01305 216411
mob: 07421 994591
Dorset Community Action .centreferndown

27/11/2025

We made a great start at the Wareham allotment project today digging over, weeding and getting the plot ready for winter before planning what to grow in the new year.

Purbeck Youth & Community Foundation Dorset Community Action Employ My Ability

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Little Keep, Barrack Road
Dorchester
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