gardening

Story by Benoit with photos by Darren. There are times where life forces us to reconsider what we want to be part of. Call it a mid-life crisis if you wish, but reaching the 40 [Read more]

Story and photos by Clare Burnell, volunteer gardener This summer the Abbeyfield Park volunteer gardeners were invited to visit Brodsworth Hall, near Doncaster where they met the head gardener Dan and had a really interesting [Read more]

ASSIST Sheffield provides accommodation, information and support to people who are seeking sanctuary and have been refused asylum. Without legal status, not being allowed to work, or access any form of statutory support, people become homeless and destitute in our city. The eight ASSIST houses in Pitsmoor, Firvale and Firth Park have four bedrooms, each room housing an asylum seeker. The Messenger visited some of the residents in these houses and spoke to a few who have become keen gardeners. [Read more]

Story by Jo Eckersley Oasis Gardening, a gardening for wellbeing organisation, are joining Sage Greenfingers at their Grimesthorpe Allotments site. Oasis have been running sessions for eight years, growing vegetables on Sheffield Health and Social [Read more]

Story by SAGE | Photo courtesy of SAGE SAGE Sheffield, which has been providing services to adults experiencing mental health problems since 2006, will be radically reducing its services after Christmas 2019. The award winning [Read more]

Story by Karen Stanley | Photos courtesy of Pye Bank CE Primary School Pye Bank CE Primary were delighted to be picked by the Wickes DIY stores to take part in a community project. Supported [Read more]