Blooming Together

Blooming Together fosters community connections by creating a welcoming, inclusive space for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to engage in meaningful activities with others. Through shared experiences, participants have built friendships, reduced social isolation, and gained a strong sense of belonging.

The project revitalises local allotments, transforming them into accessible, vibrant spaces that everyone can enjoy. By engaging in nature and caring for these green spaces, participants have strengthened their connection to the environment and their community. Blooming Together supports people, communities and organisations by addressing food and health poverty – teaching participants to grow and cook on a budget, a vital resource in the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. This community-centred initiative offers opportunities for wellbeing, social connection, and skills development—empowering participants to live healthier lives and therefore reducing demand on public services.

The sessions are participant-led, with community members deciding what they wish to grow, learn, and explore through additional activities like arts and crafts. The project reflects peoples interests, needs and remains engaging.

Our sessions provide a relaxing environment for individuals to come learn and share knowledge while having the freedom to take ownership if sowing, growing and harvesting fruits and vegetables.

Blooming together funded by the National lottery community fund is a two-year project that aims to educate the community while improving their physical and mental health by taking part in meaningful activities that give purpose and wholesome outcomes.

Blooming together sessions you can join.

Bellburn land allotments, Tuesdays 10am – 12pm. Contact, amy.sture@groundwork.org.uk

Coundon, Thursdays 1pm – 3pm. Contact helen.kirby@groundwork.org.uk