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CKG

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We always need more volunteers, so please get in touch if you think this could be a project you would like to get involved in. You don't need to do the physical work if you are not able, we also need people "behind the scenes".

A KITCHEN GARDEN RIGHT AT THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE

The CKG project has been developing since November 2022 and the goal is to grow greens using a no-dig, sustainable system to benefit the environment, nature, wildlife and PEOPLE! The benefits of a village community garden are many:

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  • In our case it has vastly improved a vacant area adding beauty to the local neigbourhood.

  • In due course it will provide access to fresh, healthy food.

  • It offers physical and mental health benefits, including reduced anxiety and increased physical activity.

  • It fosters social connections, enhancing community cohesion and engagement.

  • It contributes to environmental sustainability, improving air quality and promoting biodiversity.

Find the garden on Winchester Street behind the Redfort Tandoori

Or find us online

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Bed at entrance
Jobs in the garden

When you sign up to volunteer, we add you to our WhatsApp group (with your consent). In the group we post which tasks need doing that particular week with time slots that you can add your name to.

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  • Weeding, watering, transplanting and cultivation - sign up to a regular schedule if that suits you, or come ad hoc if that is better.

  • General maintenance around the garden. Sign up to a regular schedule or come ad hoc

  • Summer watering schedule. Can you spare a couple of hours one evening a week during the hotter season?

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Secretary

We are looking for a new secretary to join our committee. Could this be you? It requires less than half an hour a week of your time (except when there's a committee meeting). You can influence the role in any way you want, but we would like you to:

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  • Attend committee meetings (every other month)

  • Create the agenda and take minutes

  • Keep the volunteers list up to date

  • Act as admin on the Volunteer's WhatsApp group

  • Respond to emails

  • Help plan events, such as Open Day

  • Take part in events such as the Christmas market

 

Send us an email if you would like to know more or put yourself forward for the role.

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A bigger job

  • Another 1/3 of the plot is still to be dug and levelled and new beds are to be built and filled, finishing off with woodchip lining the paths. These jobs need lot of people coming together. Could you get a group together? Perhaps your place of work does a volunteers' day?

"It’s given me a great sense of pride to be involved in CKG and I am excited about its prospects for both the present day people of Overton and indeed for future generations."
- CKG volunteer

Below is the original vision for the garden, beautifully sketched by founder Chris.

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