Garden Buddies

Garden Buddies Garden Buddies is a project that offers assistance to elderly and disabled residents of West Northamptonshire who are unable to maintain their gardens.

A BIG THANK YOU TO POLLY & NICOLA! A huge thank you to Polly and Nicola, who gave their time this week to support our Ga...
21/08/2026

A BIG THANK YOU TO POLLY & NICOLA!

A huge thank you to Polly and Nicola, who gave their time this week to support our Garden Buddies.

They’ve been helping elderly and vulnerable members of our community to enjoy and access their outside spaces again, by lending a hand to get their gardens tidier and more manageable.

It’s amazing what a few hours of volunteering can achieve — not just improving a garden, but making a real difference to someone’s everyday life.

Does your employer offer charity or corporate volunteering days?

Why not use yours to make a difference in your local community?

We’d love to hear from individuals or teams who would like to get involved with South Northants Volunteer Bureau and our Garden Buddies.

A tidy up of the Riverside Resource Centre today
07/08/2026

A tidy up of the Riverside Resource Centre today

22/07/2026

We would like to welcome Ann Maud as our new project coordinator for Garden Buddies, Ann comes with a wealth of knowledge on anything 'green and pretty' welcome to SNVB Ann

13/07/2026

A Huge Thank You to Tony Swinden & Aston Martin

From everyone at South Northants Volunteer Bureau, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Tony Swinden and the team at Aston Martin for their continued support of our Garden Buddies project.

Their generous donation will help us continue making a real difference to the lives of elderly residents across our community by improving and maintaining their outdoor spaces. Having a safe and enjoyable garden can have a hugely positive impact on health, wellbeing and independence.

Thanks to this fantastic support, we have also been able to purchase new lightweight equipment for our volunteers, helping them carry out their incredible work more safely and efficiently.

Thank you once again for your kindness, generosity and ongoing commitment to supporting our local community. Together, we are making a lasting difference.

13/07/2026

Could Your Team Make a Difference in Your Community?

Does your company offer employee volunteering or charity days?

South Northants Volunteer Bureau's Garden Buddies project is looking for local businesses whose staff would like to spend a day giving back to the community by helping elderly and disabled residents make their gardens safe, tidy and accessible once again.

Whether it's clearing overgrown paths, cutting hedges, mowing lawns or simply lending a helping hand, your team's support can make a real difference to someone's wellbeing and independence.

It's a fantastic opportunity for team building while making a lasting impact in your local community.

If your business would be interested in getting involved, we'd love to hear from you.

📞 Leigh Fuller: 01327 358264
📧 [email protected]

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23/06/2026

Become a Garden Buddy/or Driver
Do you have a passion for gardening and a heart for helping others? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our relaunched Garden Buddies, an exciting volunteer-fuelled project dedicated to maintaining the gardens of elderly and disabled local people who have no other way to maintain their outdoor spaces.
What it’s Like Being a Garden Buddy?
A Garden Buddy is someone who loves getting their hands a little dirty and enjoys the steady rhythm of outdoor work. Since our garden is a living, breathing space, this role is perfect for those who feel at home staying active and moving throughout the day.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Tending the Soil: Engaging in light gardening tasks like weeding, planting, and mulching.
Using Garden Tools: Comfortably handling hand tools (like trowels and pruners) and operating basic equipment (such as lawnmowers or hose reels).
Staying active: Navigating the clients’ outdoor space, spending time on your feet to ensure every garden gets the love it needs.
We are completely flexible on hours and days, so even if you can just spare a couple of hours, we will welcome those valuable hours
We are also looking for drivers to drive our vans and get our volunteers to their dedicated jobs for the day
Please ring Leigh on 01327 358264 or alternatively call into the Riverside Resource Centre on Islington Road, Towcester for an informal chat See less

08/06/2026

What a great effort well done all involved

We had a smashing donation today from one of our 'Garden Buddies' customers, a super collection of garden gloves, which ...
02/06/2026

We had a smashing donation today from one of our 'Garden Buddies' customers, a super collection of garden gloves, which will be used by our kind volunteers - thank you 🌳

A huge THANK YOU to Bell Plantation for their very kind donation of garden tools to support our community projects 🌱🧤The...
14/05/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Bell Plantation for their very kind donation of garden tools to support our community projects 🌱🧤

These tools will make a real difference to our volunteers working hard to help maintain gardens for elderly and disabled residents through our Garden Buddies project 💚

Your support helps us continue making a positive impact across the local community — we truly appreciate your generosity!

13/05/2026

🌟 CELEBRATE VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK 2026 🌟
YOU’RE INVITED TO OUR
VOLUNTEER FAYRE

Come along and discover how you can make a difference in your local community 💜

Meet a wide range of local charities, community groups and organisations all looking for volunteers and supporters.

Whether you can give a few hours a week or just want to find out more — we’d love to see you there!

📅 Friday 5th June
🕙 10:00am – 15:30pm

📍 Towcester Town Hall
86 Market Place
Towcester
NN12 6BS

✨ Speak to local organisations
✨ Discover new opportunities
✨ Meet volunteers and community groups
✨ Find a role that suits you

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Riverside Centre, Islington Road
Towcester
NN126AU

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