The Green Patch

18/06/2026

We are reaching out to all Northamptonshire-based tree surgeons, landscapers, or anyone who may be able to donate woodchip.

We are in the final stages of creating our meadow and woodland area and are looking for woodchip to help create the pathways throughout the site.
If you are able to help by donating woodchip, we would be very grateful.

Please get in touch via Messenger or contact Cliff directly at [email protected].
Thank you 🌿

17/06/2026

Are you interested in volunteering at the Green Patch but find it challenging to fit into your schedule? We're excited to announce our new evening gardening sessions at the Green Patch on Thursday evenings from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Join us to lend a hand in the community garden, harvest fresh fruits and vegetables, and join in on a variety of activities. Please email [email protected] to register your interest or drop in to the Green Patch on Tuesdays and Thursdays for more information.

15/06/2026

What a fantastic Mini Beasts Explorer morning we had on Saturday here at The Green Patch! 🐞🦗

We were delighted to welcome Suzie from Stoned Affection, who brought along some amazing insects from around the world for us to meet and learn about. After discovering lots of fascinating facts, we headed off on a bug hunt to see what mini beasts we could find around the Green Patch and finished with some pond dipping in our Naturally Connected area, where we uncovered even more wonderful beasts.

Thank you to all the children who joined us for a morning of exploration and discovery! 🌿💚

02/06/2026

🌿☀️ Summer Open Day at The Green Patch ☀️🌿

Join us on the 4th of July for a fun-filled day of nature, community, and celebration at The Green Patch!

We're delighted to be working with Royal London to celebrate the creation of our new wildlife meadow and wildlife corridor, helping to connect people with nature and support local biodiversity.

Working alongside a range of organisations from across Kettering, we'll be bringing you a fantastic day packed with activities for all ages, including:

🌱 Nature-based activities
🍎 Food activities
🎨 Face painting
🐸 Pond dipping
✂️ Nature crafts
🌼 Wildlife and conservation
✨ And much more!

Come along with family and friends to explore, learn and create. We can't wait to see you there!

13/05/2026

This Saturday, alongside our plant sale, we'll be opening our gates for anyone who'd like to come and see what we do! 🌱

Our volunteers and staff will be on hand to answer any of your questions and share more about our work.

Pop by between 10am and 1pm to pick up some plants and have a look around. we'd love to see you!

01/05/2026

🌱 Just two weeks to go until our Plant Sale!

Join us on Saturday 16th May, 10am–1pm for a fantastic selection of organically grown vegetable seedlings and culinary herbs — perfect for your garden this May.

We’ll have over 35 varieties of tomatoes available, so whether you're a seasoned grower or just getting started, there’s a tomato for everyone.

Come along and support your local community garden.

📍 Find us on the corner of Valley Walk & Margaret Rd, Kettering (NN16 0LU)

20/04/2026

Save the date! Our annual plant sale will be taking place on Saturday the 16th May from 10am to 1pm. We will have beans, courgettes, squash, aubergines, kale, broccoli, cucumbers and lots more vegetable and herb seedlings along with a great variety of tomatoes to kick off your spring gardening!

Come down and buy some organically grown vegetable seedlings and culinary herbs and support your local community garden.

Saturday, 16th May
10am -1pm
Find us on the corner of Valley Walk and Margaret Rd Kettering.
NN16 0LU

09/04/2026

Don't forget we have the Xplorer team joining us today at the Green Patch, starting from 1pm to 3pm. Xplorer is a family friendly navigation challenge that is both educational and fun. It's also completely free!

Looking for a fun activity to enjoy with the kids this week? Join us at the Green Patch on Thursday, April 9th, from 1 PM to 3 PM! North Northamptonshire Active Communities Xplorer is a family-friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun. Best of all there's no need to book and it's completely free!

07/04/2026

Looking for a fun activity to enjoy with the kids this week? Join us at the Green Patch on Thursday, April 9th, from 1 PM to 3 PM! North Northamptonshire Active Communities Xplorer is a family-friendly navigation challenge that is educational and fun. Best of all there's no need to book and it's completely free!

11/03/2026

💚 Groundwork Northants are recruiting 💚

Please share 🔈

⭐ JOB OPPORTUNITY ⭐

This year we're inviting everyone to ...and we want you to grow with us too! 💚

We're looking for a Community Outreach Officer to join our Stay Warm in Wellingborough initiative. This is a hands-on, frontline role where you'll be out in the community every day, connecting families across Northamptonshire with the support they need to stay warm, save money and access practical advice through our Green Doctor service.

This role is all about people - building trust, breaking down barriers and making sure no one is left behind. If you're the kind of person who thrives on making real connections and real change, come and grow with us.

✅Part time | 22.5 hours per week
✅£26,000 pro rata
✅Wellingborough-based, covering the county

What matters most to us isn't your CV - it's your energy, your warmth and your passion for helping people.

To apply, send your CV and a short note about why you're the right person for the role to: [email protected]

⏰ Deadline: 20th March
🗓️ Interviews: week commencing 23rd March

Please share...you never know who might be the perfect fit! 💚

https://www.groundwork.org.uk/northamptonshire/