A group of like-minded community members came together in 2019 with the vision of creating a green space for all. In 2020, we were kindly offered the use of Cotgrave Welfare Club land and volunteers quickly got to work turning what was once a disused bowls green into a thriving space filled with organic food, flowers and wildlife for all to enjoy.

Over four years, volunteers have created growing beds for food and flowers, planted hedging which will provide edible hedgerow fruit when mature, mini orchard, a mini-wildflower meadow, created habitats for wildlife and are currently developing a sensory area.

Our garden is a living example of agroecology—where people, plants, and wildlife coexist in harmony. It’s a place for everyone to gather, reconnect with nature, and live in collaboration with the land. We envision a space where nature-friendly practices support both the earth and the community, offering a resilient local food source.

Through mindful, sustainable gardening, we foster a sense of belonging and wellbeing, where people can connect with each other and the natural world around them.