GrowAbility
GrowAbility Club: Sow, Grow, Nurture and Harvest Together
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Growability is a friendly gardening club for Saffron Walden Mencap Members and local people with a learning disability or autism. We meet every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm at the Dig-It Community Allotment in Saffron Walden.
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What to Expect
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Our sessions are all about getting into nature in a supportive and welcoming environment. You'll enjoy:
Accessible Gardening: We're proud to say the Dig-It Community Allotment is fully accessible, featuring wheelchair friendly pathways and plenty of high raised beds so everyone can participate, regardless of mobility.
Supportive Staff: Our sessions are led by our session leader Lisa from Dig-It, supported by Mencap staff member, Steve Lee and our regular volunteers Jacquie, Julie and Marion.
Equipment: We supply gardening gloves, tools, hot and cold drinks with biscuits, and there's a toilet on site too. You don't need to bring anything apart from your own food for lunch.
Shared Lunch: Most members bring a packed lunch and we enjoy eating together during the session.
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Grow, Learn and Eat Healthy!
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You'll get to help nurture a wide variety of crops from seed, and when they're ready, you can even take them home! Our allotment bursts with everything from leeks, onions, lettuce, and potatoes to beetroot, garlic, carrots, herbs, cabbages, beans, strawberries, grapes, rhubarb, and other berries.
In Summer 2025, we're excited to introduce our new healthy eating chat! Each week, we'll harvest, prepare, and taste a different fruit or vegetable we've grown ourselves. It's a fantastic way to learn about the health benefits of fresh produce and understand where our food comes from.
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Join Us!
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We can't wait to welcome new members! Carers and family members are also very welcome to join us. No gardening experience is needed – everyone is welcome to get involved!
Please note: The GrowAbility club is closed during the winter months.
If you'd like to visit the site or learn more, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We'd love to show you around!
Contact: Steve Lee 07596 023307 or Jacquie Lucas 07973 552262.
