A community garden in South Liverpool, delivered in partnership with Groundwork, Merseyside Police and Blackburne House.
Check out Grow Speke on Facebook or Twitter for details of the next volunteer day
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What’s at Grow Speke?
Facilities at the site are developing all the time and include:
- Craft workshop
- Vegetable gardens
- Fruit tree orchard
- Polytunnel for growing fruit and vegetables all year round
- BBQ and fire pit
- Welfare unit with toilets
- Classroom and kitchen facilities
- Apiary (beekeeping area) – drop us an email to get involved. Grow Speke has its very own apiary on site with 13 hives.
What volunteer roles are available? back to top
As of 10 Jan 2024, volunteering hours are Tuesday all day and Thursday 10.30-12.30pm and 1-3pm. Our volunteers get involved in a variety of tasks including
- Digging
- Planting
- Pruning
- Weeding
- Joinery
- Painting
- Keeping the site tidy
If you’re a novice but would like to play your part, don’t worry, our staff and experienced volunteers are here to help.
- How can I access this service?
- Message via Facebook
- When is this activity on?
- Volunteering sessions usually Tuesday and Thursday 10.30-12.30 but check social media before planning your journey. Enquiries are answered Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
- How much will it cost me?
- Free
- How to get there
- The entrance to Grow Speke is located opposite 91 Ganworth Road, Speke, L24 2SA.
- What should I bring with me?
- You will need to wear suitable outdoor clothing. Please bring safety boots if you have them.
- Social media
- What groups of people is this for?
- The general public
- What age groups is this for?
- 16-17 18+
- What areas of the city is this for?
- People from anywhere in the city
Contacts
Grow Speke, 91 Ganworth Road (entrance is on Little Heath Road), , L24 2SS
- Message via Facebook
