Growing Together

Growing Together welcomes older people, people living with dementia, and carers. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or new to growing, our hope for the group is that we will enjoy quality time together while completing gentle, seasonal gardening tasks. During our time together we will also prepare and enjoy a seasonal snack.

Get more of an idea of what we get up to and our setting take a look at our short video:

When and How Many

The group runs on two Wednesday mornings a month, from 10.30 to 12.30. In each session there are up to six participants, along with two session hosts and one or more group volunteers. Currently guests are invited to attend once a month. Participants are welcome to join the group alone, or accompanied should a person have care and support needs. In this case, the person providing care will support the participant fully throughout the session. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide transport to and from the group. Here are some more photos from our recent sessions.

Interested? What now?

If you would like to find out more about Growing Together, as a participant or referrer, please complete the webform below, and Dee or Jan who co-lead this project will get back to you.

If you are interested in volunteering in a support role with this group, please fill out the volunteer enquiry webform over here: http://www.plot22.org/volunteer

Please complete this form:

Name of person wishing to attend

First Name

Last Name

Attendee Email

Attendee Phone number

Name of person making enquiry/referral

First Name

Last Name

Phone number

Please tell us how you found out about PLOT 22 and Growing Together?

What do you hope to gain by coming to Growing Together?

Please tell us about any medical conditions, known allergies or other issues you would like us to be aware of

What will help you? Is there anything you may need extra support with in order to participate?

We offer a drink and a snack during sessions. Is there anything we need to know?

If the participant attending requires someone with them for support, please give the name of the person who will accompany them, their relationship, and contact details (phone and email):

I have read the People Care Guidelines below

Yes

Once we have your form one of our team will be in contact to have an initial phone chat.

It may take us a few days to respond to your enquiry so please bear with us. Also do ensure you check your spam folder - we find that sometimes our responses to enquiries via the website end up there.

People Care Guidelines:

PLOT 22 is a special place where we can enjoy the simple pleasures of growing food to cook and share together. Whilst here we are all responsible for the safety of ourselves and each other. If you are bringing children please remember you are responsible for supervising them closely at all times.
Ensure that you and anyone you are accompanying are wearing weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.
It is important to arrive at the start of the session as we will be holding an opening circle to welcome and orientate everyone and share important safety messages.
Please bear in mind that the site is by its nature hazardous: with open fires, ponds, fungi, insects, occasionally wild animal faeces, overhanging branches, and uneven or slippery ground.
First Aid kits are located in the cabin. Fire circle safety, safe use of the wood burner, kettle, tools, and seasonal hazards will be explained at the start of each session.
We have a compost toilet on-site and provide handwashing facilities.
Please observe careful hygiene when preparing or eating food and help others you may be supporting to do the same.
PLOT 22 is a no alcohol, no smoking, vegetarian site.
Sometimes we allow participants to bring well-behaved dogs - please ask. They will need to be kept on a lead during the session.

Additional COVID-19 Guidelines:

We limit numbers on site so booking is essential. Please don't turn up without booking - people who turn up without booking will be turned away, sorry!
You must not attend any sessions if you or a member of your household has had symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days prior to the session or had a positive test for COVID-19 within 14 days prior to the session or have been advised by Public Health England to self-isolate.
If you have symptoms following a visit to PLOT 22 get tested immediately and let us know if the result is positive.
Please bring your own water to drink.
Whilst on-site please maintain physical distance between participants. In enclosed spaces like the cabin or polytunnel, you may be requested to use one at a time.
Wash your hands when you arrive and leave the garden, facilities are provided.
Wear gloves at all times while working in the garden, either your own or clean ones that we will supply and wash after each session.
If children are on-site ensure that they stay within its confines and do not run around on communal paths and spaces.

Photo permission:

We ask that you do not take any photographs of people whilst on-site without first seeking their permission.
Sometimes PLOT 22 session leads would like to take photos to record and share news of PLOT 22 activities online. We understand that you or someone you are responsible for may not want to appear in these photos and this may be for important reasons. Please let us know.