The Northern Network

The Northern Network The movement connecting Green Community Hubs across the North of England. Powered by communities, supported by Groundwork.

When teamwork makes the dreamwork...We loved supporting N-Vision sight loss charity in Blackpool this week, getting some...
05/06/2026

When teamwork makes the dreamwork...
We loved supporting N-Vision sight loss charity in Blackpool this week, getting some big jobs out the way to help them start their very own Green Community Hub on site for their service users and residents.

Thanks to NW Ltd, Beaverbrooks the Jewellers and our own Grow Blackpool volunteers and staff for getting stuck in and getting the job done! 💚🪴🪏✅

It’s easy to forget just how important moths are to our ecosystems. There are around 2500 species in the UK, and they pl...
20/05/2026

It’s easy to forget just how important moths are to our ecosystems. There are around 2500 species in the UK, and they play a huge role as pollinators and as food sources for birds and other wildlife. Many species are now in decline, but green community hubs can make a big difference!

We 💚 the Magical Moths guide - it's full of accessible ideas for supporting moths and other nocturnal pollinators, with identification tips and activities such as this lovely guide to moth watching! Head to the Wild About Gardens website or search "magical moths" to see the full resource.

Have you signed up to our upcoming Northern Network Spring Gatherings? 🌱Taking place at Woodseats Community Garden in Sh...
19/05/2026

Have you signed up to our upcoming Northern Network Spring Gatherings? 🌱

Taking place at Woodseats Community Garden in Sheffield this Friday and The Greenhouse Project (ran by ) in Blackburn next week.

It's an opportunity to come together, meet other folks involved in green community hubs and get inspired! Plus a free veggie lunch - what's not to love?

🌷 Sheffield: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-network-spring-gathering-yorkshire-tickets-1985793441640

🌷 Blackburn: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northern-network-spring-gathering-north-west-tickets-1985794161794

Looking for meaningful work rooted in community, nature and connection?Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside. are ...
18/05/2026

Looking for meaningful work rooted in community, nature and connection?

Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside. are hiring a Project Assistant to join the team at Grozone Community Garden, an award-winning green community hub in Northwich.

This is one of those roles where no two days will look the same. You could be helping people learn to grow food, supporting volunteers, improving habitats, welcoming visitors into the space, or helping community projects flourish. It’s hands-on, people-focused work in a genuinely special environment.

Part-time, up to 29 hours per week
Based at Grozone, Northwich
Closing date: 1st June 2026

🌼 Find out more and apply here: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/jobs/grozone-project-assistant/

🌟 New website resource!We've just uploaded a fresh resource to the Northern Network website outlining the key steps to s...
14/05/2026

🌟 New website resource!

We've just uploaded a fresh resource to the Northern Network website outlining the key steps to securing free woodchip on your site! Lou from Lady Pit Lane allotments outlines all the considerations when trying to get this must-have and some of different ways you can use it in a green hub.

To access the guide, log into the Northern Network website and head to our resource page.

N-Vision sight loss charity are recruiting garden volunteers for their project in Blackpool!You don’t need any gardening...
13/05/2026

N-Vision sight loss charity are recruiting garden volunteers for their project in Blackpool!

You don’t need any gardening experience to get involved – just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. You’ll be working alongside their qualified and experienced gardener, Angela, who will be on hand to guide you and help you develop your skills.

📞 Interested? Get in touch:
Call Jane on 01253 834273 or email [email protected]

🌿 It’s National Hedgerow Week!Hedgerows are living ecosystems. They shelter wildlife, support pollinators, store carbon ...
06/05/2026

🌿 It’s National Hedgerow Week!

Hedgerows are living ecosystems. They shelter wildlife, support pollinators, store carbon and can even become abundant sources of food, medicine, and materials for our communities.

For those of us involved in green community hubs, hedgerows are a powerful (and often overlooked) tool for building resilience and biodiversity into our spaces.

✨ This week is a great time to notice (and appreciate!) the hedges around you. Why not learn how to plant or restore a hedgerow in your growing space? If you want to dig deeper, check out Hedgelink website for a wealth of resources on the topic.

This June, we’re bringing together green community hubs across the network to host summer events - and we’d love your hu...
05/05/2026

This June, we’re bringing together green community hubs across the network to host summer events - and we’d love your hub to be part of it! We can offer up to £100 to support your event as part of this programme.

☀️ What kind of event can it be?
Anything that feels like summer in your space. This could be a bioblitz, community open day, music jam, plant swap, shared meal, or something more experimental. If it brings people together outdoors, it fits.

☀️ What does being part of the programme involve?
Together, we’ll connect your event into the wider network of summer activities. This includes a contribution of £100, promotion through our channels and branded materials. In return, we’ll ask you to take some pictures, let us know attendance and write a short description of what took place.

Register your interest: https://tinyurl.com/nn-summer-events

05/05/2026

Super proud of this flagship green hub!

Everything’s starting to take off now in the garden - longer days, warmer soil, and plenty to get stuck into. Here's a b...
01/05/2026

Everything’s starting to take off now in the garden - longer days, warmer soil, and plenty to get stuck into. Here's a bit of inspiration for your May gardening sessions🌼

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