North plot community grow your own scheme

Following recent confirmation of a long term lease and additional funding from Barrow Borough Council we will are actively progressing the development of the north plot “community grow your own scheme”; working closely with new partners such as - Groundwork,  Local Health Improvement Team and Mark and Spencer who have also provided funding towards delivery of the scheme.

We believe that, among the main health benefits of such as scheme would include; increased opportunities for physical activity, improved mental health and well being and the increased availability of fresh food. We also hope that by working in partnership with health organisation involved in both the mental health and disability sectors it will help to reduce the stigmatisation and isolation that both those suffering with mental health conditions and those with disabilities can feel.

Dependant on final costs and confirmation of funding streams, it may be that the completed project will need to be delivered as a phased development and in stages.

Below is the initial north plot community grow your own scheme design as produced by Groundwork landscape architect John Nuttall in consultation with our Management Committee.

We would like to thank all of our key stakeholders -  friends, neighbours, partners and funders -  for the quality of their continued support. We could not do this without you.