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Join our celebration of urban

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Come and discover what

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25 gardens are open throughout the week, showcasing a diverse range of community projects in parks, orchards and forests. Check out three abundant trails across the city with volunteer workdays, activity events, fun days and a pop-up surprise in the city centre!

#bigdiguk@harvestbh

The Big Dig is a nationalvolunteering project forcommunity food growing. It isfunded by the Cabinet Office’sSocial Action Fund. Six citiesaround England are taking part.The aim is to get thousands ofpeople growing food together.

Take the Bike Train to Apple DayJoin a group cycle ride from the Level to Stanmer Park. All welcome. Check www.biketrain.org for departure times.

Transport to Stanmer ParkBus number 25 regularly goes to the entrance of StanmerPark. At the weekend bus number 78 leaves Brightonhourly and goes directly inside the park to Stanmer Church.There are regular trains from Brighton to Falmer station.

Healthwalk in Stanmer On Sunday 22nd September join a leisurely 3 ½ mile ledwalk exploring Stanmer Park. Meet the walk leader outsidethe tea rooms at 10.45 andfinish the walk with activitiesat Apple Day. www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/healthwalks

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25 gardens are open throughoutthe week, showcasing a diverserange of community projects inparks, orchards and forests.Check out three abundant trailsacross the city with volunteerworkdays, activity events, fundays and a pop-up surprise inthe city centre!

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Trail 1- The WestBrighton & Hove Organic Gardening

Group – Plots 238 & 239, WealdAllotments, Weald Avenue, HoveBN3 7JNSaturday 21st September 11am – 3pmMeet BHOGG – a group set up toencourage and support organic gardeners inthe local community. Winner of “Best Community Allotment” in thelocal City in Bloom competition in 2010. Talk to the experts andtake a tour in this organic sanctuary. A delight for those with apassion for organic gardening.Bus number 5 and 5a to Old Shoreham Road near WealdAvenue. Aldrington train station is one minute walk away.

North Portslade Community Allotment – 57/58Mile Oak allotments – between Overdown Rise andGorse Close, Portslade BN41 2YXSaturday 21st September 11am – 3pmVisit and get involved in this communal growing space. All agesand abilities welcome – get involved in digging, sowingvegetables, harvesting or learning about nature. The willow domeis especially fun and needs some maintenance, if you would liketo try your hand at willow weaving and tying in.Bus number 1 and 1A to Mile Oak

Plot 22 – Weald Allotments, Weald Ave, Hove, BN3 7JNThursday 19th September 11am – 3pm Garden Thursday (forwomen), Friday 20th September 11am – 3pm Garden Friday(mixed adults)Plot 22 is an allotment garden and peaceful nature space justmoments from the bustle of city living. There will be a range ofgarden tasks to help out with, including harvesting the last of thesummer produce, sowing crops for thewinter and enjoying lunch cooked roundthe fire. Numbers on both sessions arelimited to 10 per group so book inadvance [email protected] number 5 and 5a to the OldShoreham Road near Weald Avenue.Aldrington train station is one minutewalk away.

Trail 2 – The CityDyke Road Community Vegetable

Garden – Dyke Road Park, Dyke Road,Brighton BN3 6EHSaturday 21st September 12pm – 2pmMonthly Munch – “Harvest Shenanigans”.Community picnic in the vegetable garden behindthe tennis courts at the north end of the park.Join in a celebration of the wonderful homegrownfood available in the community. Bring food andanything home-grown to share with neighbours. Thismonth’s theme is ‘Make your own dressing’. Bus numbers 14, 14C, 27 and 77 buses go past the park

Hanover VEG – Hanover Community Centre, 33Southover Street, Brighton BN2 9UDThursday 19th September 2pm – 7pm Community education garden promoting sustainability, growingand sharing. A great example of what can be achieved in a smallurban garden including raised beds, edible walls andcommunity composting. Take part in this regular volunteerworkday and join in the joy of vegetable harvesting.Regular buses to the Level or 81 / 81A to Queens Park Road

London Road Station Partnership Garden– Shaftesbury Place, Brighton BN1 4QSSaturday 21st September 12.30pm – 4pmA disused area of station ground transformed into abeautiful ornamental site and a lush, productive, organicfood garden open for volunteers and visitors. Activities will involveharvesting raspberries, propagating herbs, admiring and tastingthe first apples from the orchard, late sowing and regular gardenmaintenance.Regular buses to London Road. Trains to London Road station.

Harvest Demonstration Garden – Preston Park,Brighton BN1 6HNWednesday 18th September 10am – 1pm Situated just behind the Rotunda Cafe this flourishing garden ispacked with colour, textures, scent and taste. It’s a great resourceto discover the possibilities of growing your own vegetables andfruits and make your space a welcoming place forboth people and wildlife. Come and join in orhave a look round, enjoy the space, get lostin a sea of wildflowers and pick up sometips. Buses 5, 5A, 17, 40, 40X and 273. Train toPreston Park.

One Brighton CommunityGarden – Brighton Junction, IsettaSquare, 35 New England St,Brighton, BN1 4GQThursday 19th September 2.30pm – 5.30pm – Open Day Friday 20th September 3.30pm – 5.30pm – Volunteer Work DayA stone’s throw from Brighton station, this new addition toSeptember’s Big Dig showcases raised beds, herb gardens and amobile orchard! Take a garden tour, propagate mint from the tea bedand make herbal infusions. All gardeners and beginners welcome.Buses to London Road. Train to Brighton station.

Trail 3 – The EastBevendean Community Garden – just off Heath

Hill Avenue, Bevendean, BN2 4JP, (opposite theschool just before Norwich Drive)Thursday 19th September 9.30am – 1pmSunday 22nd September 1pm – 4pmCommunity run garden with an interest incommunity work, sharing knowledge, andsocialising. Enjoy the beautiful wildlifepond and forest garden. On Thursdaytake part in garlic and onion plantingand a communal lunch from the clayoven. On Sunday join in gardenwork and a quiz walk in the woodswith prizes followed by pancakesand homemade jam. What a treat! Bus number 48 to Lower Bevendean

BUCFP Food Project – Walpole Road Allotments,Whitehawk Hill Road, BN2 0AHMonday 16th September, from 1.30pm. Please call 671213 to arrangeBrighton Unemployed Centre Families Project is open for anyone

who wants to find out aboutvolunteering or getting involved. Join aguided tour of this beautiful three plotorganic food project with an opportunityto do some hands-on gardening if youlike. Meet the dedicated growers and

share a tasty vegan picnic lunch.Buses 1, 1A, 7, 23 to Eastern Road

The Carers Garden – Craven ValeAllotments, Beresford Rd (north end), BN2 5DDThursday 19th September 10am – 1pm.

If you missed seeing the Carers Garden during Big Dig March(one of the coldest days of the winter!) come and visit them now.Don’t be misled by the name, digging isn’t compulsory! Just takethe chance to come and see what’s been grown and meet someof the carers & volunteers involved with the project. [email protected] or just arrive on the dayand call the allotment mobile 07518738357 Bus number 37 to Donald Hall Road and Beresford Road

Magpie Community Allotment – Plot 124 – 125,Moulsecoomb Estate Allotments, Natal Road, BN2 4BNSunday 22nd September 1pm – 4pm Learning allotment for local residents with an interest in foodgrowing. Follow the path straight through the site, turn right andwalk to the end. Take part in fruit tree planting in the'permaculture' area. Refreshments provided, including food madefrom allotment produce. New volunteers welcome.Bus number 25 to Lewes Road. Street parking nearby.

Moulsecoomb Forest Garden and WildlifeProject – by Moulsecoomb Station, QueensdownSchool Road, Brighton, BN2 4GP Tuesday 17th & Friday 20th September 10am – 3pmCheck out this award-winning community food project. Backingonto wood and farmland, this wonderful space is a completewildlife haven and an important resource offering horticultural,educational and social opportunities to residents and schools inthe surrounding area. Come and volunteer andshare a tasty lunch. No experience necessary.Arrive at 10am. Please email in advance soenough food is [email protected] number 25, 25A, 10, 24, 28 and 49. Trainto Moulsecoomb station.

Fork & Dig It – StanmerOrganics. Situated just before theEarthship.Tuesday 17th & Friday 20th September 10am – 2.30pmCommunity horticulture project growing delicious, nutritious andaffordable organic food. All ages and abilities are welcome to getout of town and spend some time on site in a peaceful locationwithin easy traveling distance from the heart of Brighton. Getinvolved in sowing, planting, digging, netting, harvesting,composting and much more besides. All work is supervised.Bring enthusiasm, sensible clothes and some lunch and enjoylearning to grow at your own pace.

North Laine Community Allotment – On the pathjust before Stanmer Organics, Stanmer Park, BN1 9SESaturday 21st September 11am – 5pmCommunity plot for residents of the North Laine in the beautiful

setting of Stanmer Park. Small friendly plot withlots of growing activities to get stuck into including

building a fruit cage and making paths.

The Physic Garden –Stanmer Organics. Situated

just before the Earthship.Friday 20th September 10am – 4pm

Wonderful medicinal herb garden growing herbs, fruit,vegetables and flowers that promote good health. Discover thishands on garden; join other volunteers in the countryside, have abit of quiet time and learn about natural plant medicines. You canalso catch the Physic Garden at Apple Day on 22nd September.

Stanmer Community Garden Group – Just left ofPlumpton College / Stanmer Offices, Stanmer Park,Falmer BN1 9SEFriday 20th September 11am – 3pmStanmer Community Garden Group will be Big Digging in the yardof the community gardens, by the tool shed, selling pottedshrubs, herbs and seedlings, with jam, cakes, biscuits, tea andcoffee to enjoy. Join a tour of the community gardens at 2pm witha herb and flower identity walk or pick and buy their produce atthe best prices.

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Many of these workdays take place regularly throughout the year so if you can’t get involvedthis week, why not join in a volunteer workday some other time? Call or email for advice on

which one is best for you.The Secret Garden – behind St Leonards Church,

New Church Road, Hove BN3 4EDWednesday 18th & Saturday 21st September 11am – 2pmAn overgrown church ground which has been transformed by localresidents into a community growing and wildlife garden and a muchloved family friendly space. Join in the delights of potato harvesting,visit the bug hotel and find out how you can get involved. Buses 1, 1A, 6 to New Church Road Hove

Wish Park Vegetable Garden – Saxon Road, HoveBN3 4LEMonday 16th September from 4pm onwardsWildlife pond with tadpoles, raised beds with a variety of fruit andvegetables, adjacent orchard with apple and plum trees and acommunity compostscheme. Seating area tosit and share ideasabout growing food. All welcome. Buses 1, 1A, 6 to NewChurch Road Hove

Phoenix Community Centre Garden – 2 PhoenixPlace Brighton, BN2 9NDSaturday 21st September 12pm – 4pmLocated around the corner from the Phoenix Arts Centre, this hiddengem has been created by local residents who have turned a smallalley into an oasis for fruit and vegetables. Get involved in preparingthe soil for winter cultivation and next year’s growing season.Sample tasty food and teas from grown produce and herbs. Buses to Old Steine / The Level / London Road

St Nicholas Green Spaces Association, DykeRoad, BN1 3JNThursday 19th September 10.30am – 1pmVoluntary group protecting and enhancing the open spacesaround St. Nicholas Church as a place of recreation andenjoyment for all sections of the local community. Join volunteersin a regular workday and plant some trees. Coffee and cake!Buses to Churchill Square / Dyke Road

Harvest FestivalActivity Day – WarriorClose Playground,Portslade, BN41 2JAThursday 19th September4pm -7pm A food-themed fun day forlocal residents, withfamily-friendly activitiesand seedbomb making.Bus number 6

The Big Dig Week16th – 22nd

September 2013For more details about eachproject, directions, parking

and accessibility:

www.bigdig.org.uk

Eat-Cook-Grow with the

Brighton & Hove FoodPartnership – Brighton & Hove

Food & Drink Festival market,

Hove LawnsSaturday & Sunday 14th & 1

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To kick off the Big Dig 2013, visit the

Food Partnership marquee for an urban

farm display and fun foodie activities

from sowing seeds to cookery demos

and juicing apples.

Sunday 22nd September 11am – 5pm

A seasonal celebration in and around the orchards atStanmer Park. More apple activities than you can possibly imagine. If you would like to volunteer for AppleDay please contact Brighton Permaculture Trust directlywww.brightonpermaculture.org.uk. Sussex appledisplays, apple pressing, trees and produce for sale,cooking demos, orchard tours, storytelling, livemusic and apple cafes. A thoroughly apple-themed day, full of revelry and perfect forfamilies and friends.

APPLE DAY! Brighton Permaculture Trust – Stanmer Park, BN1 9PZ

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#bigdiguk@harvestbh






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