The Green Patch
Community Allotments
The Green Patch is a Community Allotment Project on Valley Walk in Kettering run by the Charity Groundwork Northamptonshire. It is a two and a half acre site leased from Kettering Borough Council. Not only is the Green Patch a place where residents from the local community can go to buy fresh eggs, fruit and vegetables but it exist as a safe practical-based learning environment for schools, individuals, vulnerable adults and children to gain new skills and qualifications.
It is accessible to everyone regardless of age, background or disability and provides a 'community hub' that promotes community cohesion, environmental awareness, sustainable lifestyles and healthy eating/living and improves social and mental well being to all that are involved.
The Green Patch makes a real difference and has a positive effect on the people who access the project; it has played a major part in the personal development of many volunteers, employees and service users and the with opportunities from simply volunteering for an afternoon a week to work placements and personal development plans it is a valuable community resource.
All the proceeds from the sale of vegetables and plants from the Green Patch will be reinvested back into the project and the local community in the form of local events, school gardening projects and securing the long term future of a valuable community resource.
If you would like to pop in and buy some fruit and vegetables please visit us at Valley Walk, Kettering NN16 0LU or call 01536 521555 to arrange a visit.
If you know anyone who would like to get involved or access one of the services we provide please contact Nikki Glazebrook on 07515 574516 or any of the numbers below
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Educational opportunities inc work experience and part time courses for 14 - 19 year olds |
Nikki Glazebrook 07515 574516 |
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Volunteering Opportunities inc supported volunteering opportunities for disabled adults |
Nikki Glazebrook 07515 574516 |
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After school or Holiday Activity Clubs from 6-14 year olds |
Lucy Darby 07821 534269 |
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Disabled children's short break activity clubs (Saturdays - Term time and after school plus Holiday clubs) |
Sarah Clowes 07703 720652 |
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For Environmental advice, activities or Community Events |
Alison Phillips 07912 274633 |
Last updated 16/04/2013
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