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Welcome to the 'Digging for Health' blog, a record of the development of a social enterprise project supported by Engage UnLtd and Age Concern, Dorchester, UK. We have been allocated a community allotment (thanks to the Volunteer Centre, Dorset), which is very overgrown and run down. This blog will provide a history of the development of the allotment, as we return it to a fully functioning and productive resource that aims to not only produce vegetables but also raise social capital (what's social capital?...read the blog!). This blog belongs to Fran Biley. This views expressed here are his, and he takes full responsibility for them. They may not represent the views of the organisations that are mentioned here.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

An allotment training day

‘Digging for Health’ TRAINING DAY 28th March 2011, Age Concern Dorchester 10.30am – 3.30pm
Age Concern Dorchester has recently acquired a community allotment in the Arlington Road area of town.  With the help of a volunteer we have obtained a small grant from the UnLtd Engage Programme and over the coming weeks and months we will be working to get the plot into shape and ready for the growing season. In the meantime we have arranged a training day for anyone who may be interested in learning more about gardening and allotment keeping with older people. 

The day will be a mixture of group work, discussions and practical activities and will include the benefits of garening for older people and specifically those with dementia, making gardening accessible and inclusive, and the role of a provider of gardening activities.

The training day is FREE and drinks will be provided. Participants will need to bring their own packed lunch.  The morning session will be indoors at a venue a short distance from the allotment.  Weather permitting, some time will be spent outdoors on the allotment so participants should dress accordingly.  Please note that the ground is uneven so strong footwear is advisable.

To book a place on what promises to be an interesting and fun day, please contact Anna at the address below.  Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment! Please let us know if transport is a difficulty and we will do our best to help you. The training will be facilitated by an organisation called Thrive. For details about Thrive’s work, visit   www.thrive.org.uk  www.carryongardening.org.uk

Anna Biley
Development and Support Officer
Age Concern Dorchester   Tel: 01305 269444
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Great, I'm really looking forward to it! Regards, Anna

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Good luck with this. Allotments are a lot of fun. I had one for years. Richard

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