Spotlight on local resident and volunteer Harry Adams

Community Planting session with steering committee members, volunteers and Trustees - Liz Lee, Alison Harper, Phil Rogers, Harry Adams, Ali Rogers, Emily Wright and See Harper

I have been working alongside Grow Batheaston for nearly a year now and it has been an incredible project and journey so far. Recently I have been helping to de-weed and build pathways alongside the group and it has really transformed the forest garden into something incredible, it's truly been a lovely project to watch grow. Being one of the younger volunteers the representation of teenagers and young people in general is something I feel strongly about developing, it's a great experience and it definitely helps as a means to try something new. Building and helping a local gardening project was not something I imagined myself doing once I joined sixth form but that

has most certainly changed, one of the things I am so grateful for when helping is the incredible atmosphere and people at the project, we all get on so well and there isn't a time where I do not want to go. What started as a gold Duke of Edinburgh volunteering activity has developed into a passion, I find it takes my mind off of the stresses of A-levels and is a great way to meet new people and take on new hobbies.

I plan to continue until my A-levels are over and to finish the project, I cannot wait for the day when it is finished.

Harry Adams - Batheaston Resident and Volunteer

As we are transitioning to a charity & new projects are started we are
finding our workload is increasing & we would love to hear from anyone with a few hours to spare. Projects are varied - see the list below so do get in touch for more info. We look forward to meeting you!

Would you like to:
Be part of our steering committee & help us achieve our strategic goals?
Help out at events - running stalls such as seed swaps / plant sales & other community events such as the art trail or pop-up markets?
Could you help with bike, electrical repairs or sewing as part of the share & repair team at the pop up markets?
Does your child attend GBFC? Could you help with football registrations on a Saturday morning?
Need a physical work out? Could you help with gardening, creating the forest garden or handy making things out of wood? We’ve got lots of lovely ideas and interested to hear yours too.
Do you have an interesting seasonal recipe or would like to write us a journal piece?
Help us apply for funding and grant applications?

Can you make a one or regular donation to help us with running costs?

If you are able to help with any of the above we’d love to hear from you drop us a line at hello@growbatheaston.co.uk or call on 07922 710446 Thanks - The Grow Batheaston Team