Growing Well (360G-CheshireCF-A457370)

Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside will run free to access weekly sessions at their Grozone Community Garden, Northwich. Each drop in session will last for five hours and involve participants taking part in a wide variety of outdoor activities of their choosing - including gardening, food growing, cooking and music workshops. The project will improve people's physical and mental well being, increase confidence and self esteem, reduce isolation, increase resilience and help to build a stronger, more vibrant community. The project will focus on helping and supporting people experiencing a range of difficulties, disadvantages and disabilities to take an active role in their community, improve their employability and fulfil their potential. The grant will contribution to funding staff time who deliver and manage the sessions, and paying for activity materials, safety equipment and refreshments for participants.