Pilot Hubs
Meet the Friends of West Gorton Community Park
West Gorton Community Park is one of the Northern Network’s pilot hubs and our project facilitators have been engaging local residents to help create a sense of ownership.
August 3, 2023
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West Gorton Community Park is one of the Northern Network’s pilot hubs and our project facilitators have been engaging local residents to help create a sense of ownership.
Between 26th June – 5th July, the Northern Network went on the road to our pilot Hubs across the North of England for our first-ever Big Green Festival.
Anyone can join the challenge and say no to plastic this July, and to help you ‘choose to refuse’, we’ve put together 3 top tips for plastic-free gardening.
The National Academy for Social Prescribing has released a new toolkit for anyone who has a role in developing green social prescribing in their area.
Groundwork is supporting a new £1million Community Fund to help groups across the UK protect and restore nature in their local area.
After 6 months of planning, the day had finally arrived and the sun shone as over 50 people came to the park to join in a special celebration
From 26th June – 5th July, our 5 pilot Green Community Hubs will each be holding a special open day event bringing together their local growers, volunteers, and community groups.
Find out how sustainable drainage systems can decrease flood risk, improve water quality, and increase biodoversity, and attend our Introduction event to learn more and see ‘SuDS’ in action!
The latest report by Groundwork sets out the connections between health inequalities and environmental impacts and calls on local and national decision-makers to join forces in a bid to tackle the public health and climate crises in tandem.
From composting to community businesses, from marketing to mental health training, from SUDs to spuds! Plus, Networking Evenings, and a special partnership with Social Farms and Gardens. Our events programme has something for everyone.