Gather to Grow

GROUNDWORK CASE STUDY

Gather to grow Tameside & Trafford

Over 240 people attended Gather to Grow family events in Trafford and Tameside organised by Groundwork MSSTT. With the support of local groups and organisations the event provided an opportunity for learning, sharing and networking for people of all ages from across the borough and inspired participants to get growing

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15 workshops held

at each event

94% thought the Trafford event was “excellent” overall; 100% were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the Tameside event 

90% of people felt the events were an “excellent” opportunity to network with like-minded community groups 

PROJECT ACHIEVEMENTS

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2 high profile events attended by over 100 people each Over 20 community and voluntary organisations represented at each

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91% of groups felt the events were a good or excellent opportunity

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conference

to engage with the public

COMMUNITY

 Provided opportunities for families to learn about growing together Groundwork MSSTT Timber Wharf 42 - 50 Worsley Street Castlefield Manchester M15 4LD T: 0161 220 1000 www.groundwork.org.uk /msstt

GROUNDWORK CASE STUDY OUR ROLE  Organising the events  Securing partner involvement, including delivery of workshops and supporting the smooth running of the event  Organising and delivering interactive and family friendly workshops e.g. seed sowing, perfect potatoes, creating a patch from scratch, tool maintenance  Promoting and marketing the event to the community  Facilitating “Trafford / Tameside Growing, How’s It Going?” future planning sessions

“A Brilliant concept to bring so many groups together in the quest to encourage the community of Trafford in growing better fruit and veg along with the general appreciation of what volunteers are able to do.”

“I felt the whole experience was worthwhile. The gardening knowledge was extrodinary” (what worked well was) “the opportunity to make links with other oganisations and gain information about setting up growing in my school” All quotes are taken from the event evaluation forms at Trafford Event

For more information contact: Deborah Murray Sustainable Communities Manager 0161 220 1000 deborah.murray@groundwork.org.uk