Growing Opportunities - Ideal For All

01/09/2026

🎉 This year marks 30 years of Ideal for All, and we're kicking off celebrations with our fantastic annual Harvest Event at Salop Drive Market Garden!
Bring your family and friends along and enjoy a day of community, entertainment, local stalls, autumn crafts, delicious food and drinks, plus fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers for sale.
Book your FREE place now: buytickets.at/idealforall/2365984
📅 Saturday 19th September 2026
🕚 11am - 3pm
📍 Salop Drive Market Garden, Oldbury, B68 9AG
🍂 Free entry | 🎶 Live entertainment | 🤝 Community fun for all ages
We look forward to welcoming you!

14/08/2026

Have a look at our amazing veg we have had for sale this week

13/08/2026

What a great free activity for local families! Gardening, cooking, and spending time in nature sounds like the perfect holiday combination. 🌱🍅

10/08/2026

Fresh from the Garden, Shared with the Community! 🌱

Enjoy fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables grown locally through our Growing Opportunities Project.

Every Bag Your Share veg box helps disabled people build skills, confidence and connections through therapeutic gardening.

✅ Freshly harvested produce
✅ Support a local community project
✅ Sustainable, locally grown food

Available weekly: 🥕 Small Box £5
🥕 Large Box £10

Includes recipe ideas and updates on the impact of your support.

📍 Collect every Thursday
Salop Drive Market Garden, Oldbury, B68 9AG

📞 To order: 0121 558 5555 (Option 2)

Eat well, support local, and help grow opportunities for others.

07/08/2026

🌻 Grow, Cook & Have Fun This Holiday! 🍅🍴

Join us for 6 weeks of free family gardening and cooking sessions at community gardens in Oldbury and Wednesbury.

Perfect for children and young people aged 5-16, including those with SEND. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in, and all children must attend with a responsible adult.

What You'll Do

🌱 Grow your own food
🍳 Try simple family cooking activities
🌼 Explore community gardens
🤝 Meet new people
🌿 Enjoy nature and outdoor fun

Why Join?

✅ FREE to attend
✅ SEND-friendly and inclusive
✅ No experience needed
✅ Suitable for all ages and abilities

Who Can Book?

Families eligible for the Sandwell HAF Programme (children receiving Benefit Related Free School Meals or with an EHCP) can book using their HAF voucher code.

🔗 HAF Information: https://holidayactivities.sandwell.gov.uk/general-registration-faq/
🔗 Provider Page: https://app.holidayactivities.com/parent/providers/ideal-for-all

Not Eligible for HAF?

We'd still love to hear from you!

📩 DM us
📱 07821 666751
☎️ 0121 558 5555
📧 [email protected]

Come along, learn new skills, try tasty recipes and enjoy quality family time in Sandwell's community gardens! 💚

🌻🍅✨

30/07/2026

🌿🥕 Fresh from the Garden, Shared with the Community! 🥬🍅

Enjoy tasty, seasonal fruit and vegetables grown locally while helping make a positive difference in your community.

🌱 Bag Your Share veg boxes are packed with freshly picked produce from our Growing Opportunities Project, bringing you the best of the season straight from the garden to your table.

💚 Every purchase helps create opportunities for disabled people to develop skills, build confidence and connect with others through therapeutic and sustainable gardening activities.

Why pick a Bag Your Share box?

✅ Freshly harvested seasonal produce
✅ Support a local community project
✅ Help improve wellbeing and social connections
✅ Reduce food miles and support sustainable growing

📦 Available every week: • Small Box – £5
• Large Box – £10

Each box also contains recipe ideas and stories showing the impact your support is having.

📍 Collection every Thursday
Salop Drive Market Garden, Oldbury, B68 9AG

📞 To order or find out more: 0121 558 5555 (Option 2)

Support local, eat well and help grow opportunities for others. 🌱💚

🌿🥕🍅🥬

30/07/2026

🌻 Discover, Grow & Cook Together This Holiday! 🍅🍴

Looking for a fun, free activity for the whole family? Join us for 6 weeks of interactive gardening, food growing and cooking sessions at:

📍 Salop Drive Market Garden, Oldbury
📍 Barlow Road Community Garden, Wednesbury

Perfect for families with children and young people aged 5 to 16 years, including those with SEND. Parents, carers and family members are encouraged to take part. All children must attend with a responsible adult.

What to Expect

🌱 Learn how to grow your own food
🍳 Take part in simple, family-friendly cooking activities
🌼 Explore beautiful community gardens
🤝 Meet new people and make lasting memories
🌿 Enjoy being active outdoors and connecting with nature

Why Join?

✅ Completely FREE
✅ Inclusive and accessible for SEND participants
✅ No gardening or cooking experience required
✅ Suitable for all ages and abilities
✅ A great way to learn new skills and have fun together

Who Can Book?

Families eligible for the Sandwell HAF programme will receive a booking voucher code via email or text each holiday period if their child:

• Receives Benefit Related Free School Meals
• Has an EHCP
• Is Looked After
• Has No Recourse to Public Funds

Use your unique voucher code to secure your place.

🔗 Book with your HAF voucher here:
https://holidayactivities.sandwell.gov.uk/general-registration-faq/

🔗 Or visit our provider page:
https://app.holidayactivities.com/parent/providers/ideal-for-all

Not Eligible for HAF?

We'd still love to hear from you. Get in touch:

📩 DM us
📱 Text: 07821 666751
☎️ Call: 0121 558 5555
📧 Email: [email protected]

Come along, get growing, try new recipes and enjoy quality family time in Sandwell's welcoming community gardens! 💚🌿

🌻🍅✨

27/06/2026

27/06/2026

July is just around the corner and we have been busy booking some fantastic opportunities which you can see below.

There are also Men's Groups and activities you can get involved with as well as wellbeing tips and support as part of the 'You ok, mate?'project. These sessions are focused on promoting positive mental health and wellbeing. Together, we’ll explore practical tools to help start real conversations and support one another to get men talking.

Sometimes, asking “You ok, mate?” can make all the difference. 💙

Click Here to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ideal-for-all-51422796373

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24/06/2026

Just to confirm we have closed our garden sites today due to the heat wave if you are due to come to the sites or wish to this week please call us on the office number 0121 558 5555 in advance to make sure we are open as the heat is forecast to last the rest of this week