Saturday 18th December 2021
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Report written by Lambeth runner
Today at Thorlands gardens we were busy digging up roots in the forest garden. Afterwards we joined Simon and some residents of the estate for a Christmas celebration including mulled wine, mince pies, wreath-making and a tombola with prizes such as prosecco, chutney and a book featuring community gardens around the world, including Thorlands!
Thorlands Gardens is a food growing club based on an east Lambeth housing estate, in Camberwell. There was a shared vision to move forward with a zero miles food project on unused and unloved brownfield spaces. There was an understanding that residents of all ages could volunteer simply for the value that experience gives to individual wellbeing. There is also the added bonus of sharing the fruits of the labour, which in this case is healthy produce, such as vegetables, salads, herbs, and edible flowers.
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Thanks Rebecca for writing up the run report and adding the photos. I had an email from Simon to say that he was pleasantly surprise to have everyone that attended there. Have a Merry Christmas everyone!
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