John is the founder of Solidarity Farm CIC, a working farm in Northumberland that works with young people struggling with mainstream education. Using farm and nature-based activities, it provides a non-judgemental space for young people to be themselves and connect with nature.
Trish joined the Green Leadership Programme to meet new people and find out more about other projects. Here, she tells us about her experience and what she’s done as a result of the programme:
Rachel joined the Green Leadership Programme to learn how she could enhance her knowledge. Here, she tells us about her experience and what she’s done as a result of the programme:
Following the success of our Big Green Festival this summer, we’ll be running a series of events throughout Autumn and Winter at each of our pilot Green Hubs across the North.
We’re now halfway through our Green Leadership Programme and our cohort met again last week at the wonderful Platt Fields Market Garden in Manchester to immerse themselves in a session all about health and wellbeing.
Now in month two of our Green Leadership programme, we wanted to blog about their latest workshop day to give you a taste of what we’re getting up to.
One of the first acts of the Social Prescribing group was to formally commission Capacity to support their collective efforts and to help them research the sector and collate their findings.
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.
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.
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.
