Gardening and growing food groups for older people
Gardening and growing food groups for older people
If you are aged 60 or over, you can join low of no cost gardening groups in Camden.
Phoenix Gardening Group
Free
Digging, pruning, planting, growing plants from seed and maintaining the garden for everyone to enjoy. Everyone of all ages and abilities welcome, with tea or coffee and a snack at every session. Wear working clothes that you don’t mind getting messy and comfortable shoes.
The Phoenix Garden, 21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 8DG
Thursdays Midday to 2pm, Fridays 10.30am to 2pm, Saturdays Midday to 2pm
Phone: 07716 480 049
Email: louise@thephoenixgarden.org
Website: thephoenixgarden.org
Gardening group with Maria Elena
Free
Food growing and gardening with a tea break and time for a chat.
Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ
Fridays 10.30am to 12.30pm. Booking not required, but please check before coming to take part.
Phone: 020 7624 8378
Email: reception@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Community Gardening
Castlehaven Community Association run the Age activity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.
Do you love green spaces and are interested in learning more about gardening? From planting to digging, weeding to harvesting, these active sessions will allow you to connect with nature while improving your physical and mental wellbeing.
Please note that these sessions are physical and sometimes messy, so wear appropriate outdoor clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. The qualified Environmental Project team will be on hand to answer any questions and to provide all the training, tools, and equipment you’ll need.
Castlehaven Community Park, 23 Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, NW1 8RU
Wednesdays, 10.30am to 1.30 pm
Phone: 0207 485 3386
Email: info@castlehaven.org.uk
Men’s Gardening
Castlehaven Community Association run the Age activity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.
Learn and practice gardening skills, make friends, and have fun in a relaxed and informal environment. Please note that this drop-in session is an inclusive space for men, including trans men, non-binary people, and anyone who is gender non-conforming.
Castlehaven Community Park, 23 Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, NW1 8RU
Thursdays, 1 to 4pm
Phone: 0207 485 3386
Email: info@castlehaven.org.uk
Gardening and Food Growing
Castlehaven Community Association run the Age activity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.
Join our weekly community gardening sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays to improve your physical and mental health well-being through food growing and gardening. We always stop for a tea break and have time for a chat. No previous knowledge or experience is required, and attendees are welcome to bring a friend, family member or support worker to the session.
The Elm Haven community garden is situated on the upper level of the Elm Village Open Space, and it is only accessible via stairs, making it not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Mondays and Wednesdays 10am to 1pm
environmentalteam@castlehaven.org.uk
Call: 020 7485 3386
Email: info@castlehaven.org.uk
Women’s Gardening
Castlehaven Community Association run the Age activity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.
Our weekly session for women focuses on the benefits of gardening and seasonal gardening techniques. Our expert team will guide you through the process of cultivating your own garden while providing a supportive and welcoming environment. This session welcomes all women, including trans women and gender non-conforming people.
The Elm Haven community garden is situated on the upper level of the Elm Village Open Space, and it is only accessible via stairs, making it not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Tuesdays 10am to Midday
Booking is essential. Email environmentalteam@castlehaven.org.uk to join this session.
Call: 020 7485 3386
Email: info@castlehaven.org.uk