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
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
2 high profile events attended by over 100 people each Over 20 community and voluntary organisations represented at each
91% of groups felt the events were a good or excellent opportunity
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