If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Transition Bournemouth. The garden is approximately 2 acres and includes woodland, meadows, hedgerows, orchard, and a wildlife pond. Over the years we have had to scale back the vegetable growing, and now focus much more on wildlife conservation. This community-led project uses permaculture design, and aims to run regular work parties and a
d hoc sessions throughout the year which will be led by the season and weather. Everyone is welcome to get involved as there are conservation tasks to suit all ages. Transition Bournemouth’s Community Garden work parties are held on a monthly basis in Slades Farm, usually led by project leader Theresa McManus. Also, there are sometimes the occasional wildlife survey and social get togethers. They are all drop-in sessions, so you don’t need to arrive at the start time and don’t need to stay until the end – unless you want to of course! Tools and gloves(1) are provided, and no prior experience is needed. Details of events are advertised on the events tab and the Slades Farm Community Garden page and on the Transition Bournemouth website (www.transitionbournemouth.org.uk/events). Please note that the Community Garden is accessed via rough ground so there is no easy access for wheelchair users. If you think you would need assistance getting to or on the site, or any support when helping, then please do let us know. We are always looking for volunteers to help with running the events, and to take photos, so if you are experienced or would like to gain some experience, please get in touch. Location
The Slades Farm Park is in between Ensbury Avenue, in Ensbury Park, and Talbot Woods. You can get a Yellow 5a bus to Colombia Road or a Yellow 6 to the university or any other university bus. For cyclists there is some bicycle parking. For those who need to drive, there is a car park off Ensbury Avenue. The Community Garden area is north of the velodrome, in between the new dog training area and the woods. Google Map of location – http://g.co/maps/d4nv6. (1) During pandemics where viruses can be transmitted by contact, we ask volunteers to bring their own gloves.
