Community small holding

[evelyn]

I may be on the edge of a fantastic community opportunity, a community small holding.

I have found a large abandoned plot of land and the owner is open to the idea although not sold on it,YET!

And thats where you come in to my plan, i need your supported arguements for this sort of project, the benifits to local people, environment ect... if you are alredy invoved with a community small holding, other than you beeing my new best friend, i need you to give me rough start up costs and how it works ect...

This has been done by HFW in the midlands( i think) and it can be done in Manchester and every where else for that matter.


Eve

[Thomzo]

What a great opportunity.

HFW did this in Bristol. I was watching some of the repeats the other day. The benefits they found included:

1) something for young people and parents to do together
2) educating people about food and how it is grown
3) encouraging residents to try new foods
4) a good use of otherwise derilict land; keeping it clean and tidy. If it is left derilict then it tends to attract fly tipping or drug users. In turn, both of these could cause problems for the landowner. Just tell him that if someone was to dump something nasty on the site and some kids got hurt he could be held liable as the owner.
5) bring together the local community

Perhaps you could link up with a local school? They could help out on the site, getting valuable learning opportunities. If you do link up with a school you may find that there are grants available. Alternatively, you could approach some large companies in your area. They often have funds for good causes and you might persuade them to donate a bit of money or staff time. The company I work for has done this recently, helping to finance a school outdoor project with a growing area and pond.

Good luck with it.

Zoe

[mumzy]

Hi
You idea sounds fantastic
We are getting a communu=ity garden here in Brisbane Australia
Keep on plugging away at it
You will succeed
Where in Manchester? That's where I am from originally.

[frugalbelle]

Good luck, our small community garden of which I'm chairperson is struggling we are into our 6th yr.drought and what with town water restrictions it is a challenge to grow our veggies and herbs, we are going to carry on for this summer as plot fees have been paid.

[sleepyowl]

Good luck with it hope it all goes well