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The Lower Rhymney "Our Space"  Community Agroforestry Area

The story so far... 

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Initial consultation period 2022 - 23 
 
Soil Association  Visit and support  -   skilled craft makers  - Hatton Willow & Cottage Coppicing  surveyed the area providing input  on how to create and manage willow beds and coppice areas 

Community Consultation (Ongoing) 

Volunteer events   Coppice and Willow events  
The early stages of the creation of a volunteer group who  were interested in supporting and developing  the project further 
 

The  initial vision - this video highlights the initial vision of the project which emerged after an initial period of consultation  and reflects where we were in  2023 

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Your Space  - Your Community, Your Opportunity 

Images from a wonderful coppice and willow activity day (October 2023) 

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GOOD NEWS! 2023 - 24 

Great News   -  We have received funding through the Food for Growth  programme   that will enable us to support and work with the community in developing this project further. We are match funding up to 20% of the total cost of the project because we believe that the potential community benefits make this something worth spending our money on.  This period will run from November 2023 - until March 2025  Fantastic news for the community! funded through: 

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In February 2024 we supported the community in planting the Trethomas  Community Heritage Orchard.  This area will need to be maintained and we hope to be able to support the planting of more Community orchards in the local area as we move forward in the Autumn of 2024.  Here are some images of the creation of the Trethomas Heritage Orchard.   

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So what is happening in 2024?

We are busy working with community volunteers to create the BTM Community Growing and Wellbeing Hub.  This location will provide lots of wonderful surplus for local food clubs, community fridges, and food banks.  It will also provide a location where people can come together in nature,  be active, and work to support the wider community.

Later in the year, we will turn our attention to coppicing and bushcraft activities that will create opportunities for local people to be involved in craft activities linked to forestry.  Currently, we are working to develop a range of activities based in nature that supports community health and Wellbeing 

If you would like to be involved then why don't you drop in and say hello !! 

Upcoming Events

  • Multiple Dates
    Fri 20 Jun
    Cadbury Heath Hall Garden, Warmley.
    20 Jun 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
    Cadbury Heath Hall Garden, Warmley., 5 School Rd, Barrs Court, Warmley, Bristol BS30 8EN, UK
    Seeds of Sisterhood is a free 8-week nature-based wellbeing group for mums with babies under 1. We meet every Friday, 10am–12pm from 30th May, at Cadbury Heath Hall Garden, Warmley. Relaxed chats, nature crafts, sensory play, and plenty of tea – all in a supportive, friendly space.
  • 20 Jun 2025, 13:00 – 15:00
    Winterbourne, Swan Ln, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RH, UK
    Suitable for children (and their grown ups!!) aged 4-13 years old who are electively home educated and flexi schooled. Make, Grow, Pick & Eat. Develop understanding of natural systems using the Celtic Wheel of Year. Every Friday during term time from 1pm-3pm.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat 21 Jun
    Lower Trethomas Allotments Lower Glyn-Gwyn St, Trethomas, Caerphilly CF83, UK
    21 Jun 2025, 10:00 – 14:00
    Lower Trethomas Allotments Lower Glyn-Gwyn St, Trethomas, Caerphilly CF83, UK
    Be involved in looking after and developing this wonderful community space - Be active, enjoy and work with others
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon 23 Jun
    Quaker Meeting House, Frenchay
    23 Jun 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
    Quaker Meeting House, Frenchay, Beckspool Rd, Frenchay, Avon, Winterbourne, Bristol BS16 1NT, UK
    Our Guided Wellbeing Walks are a space for connection, gentle movement, and fresh perspective – all in the peaceful surroundings of Frenchay Common. 🌼We walk slowly, talk freely (or not at all), and take time to breathe. Optional mindfulness, friendly faces, and the support of nature.
  • 26 Jun 2025, 10:30 – 13:30
    Winterbourne, Swan Ln, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1RH, UK
    Drop-in gardening activities every Thursday at 10:30 AM at the Frome Valley Growing Project! Open to anyone over 50 to enjoy mindfulness, celebrate the Celtic wheel, grow biodiverse food, practice no-dig gardening, save local seeds, and learn about native flora & fauna.
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu 26 Jun
    Trinity Garden
    26 Jun 2025, 11:00 – 13:30
    Trinity Garden , Behind Holy Trinity Church Hall, 18 High St, Kingswood, Bristol BS15 4AD, UK
    Come and join this wonderful community garden group! During the sessions, you will learn about no-dig growing, as well as sowing and harvesting vegetables and flowers, which you can then nurture and take home. If there is a surplus, it supports the Kingswood Food Club — brilliant!
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue 01 Jul
    01 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 12:00
    Hanham Health Wellbeing Garden , 33 Whittucks Rd, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3HY, UK
    This is a group where you can learn essential gardening techniques from planting seeds to harvesting flowers and vegetables. . Learn about no dig gardening whilst enjoying this wonderful wellbeing garden and community orchard. Tea and biscuits provided.. Come along and get involved!
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed 16 Jul
    Frenchay NHS Community Woodland
    16 Jul 2025, 17:00 – 20:00
    Frenchay NHS Community Woodland, 8 Westbourne Terrace, Frenchay, Winterbourne, Bristol BS16 1NA, UK
    This group meets on the 3rd Wednesday every month 5pm - 8pm at the NHS Community Woodland. Activities will vary.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri 18 Jul
    Bedwas Community Centre
    18 Jul 2025, 18:00 – 19:00
    Bedwas Community Centre, Bedwas, Caerphilly CF83 8BJ, UK
    Join Ageliki for weekly yoga sessions to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and relaxation. Perfect for calming the mind and enhancing sleep.
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