Victorian Walled Garden renovation - EcoLocal

A team of volunteers are renovating an old Victorian walled garden at The Lodge in Carshalton. Current jobs include weeding, establishing new paths and we'll soon need to start repairing the walls, planting, maintenance of the newly emerging vegetable garden. Walled gardening task days happen on one Saturday and Sunday per month.

About the Organisation

EcoLocal

What you will be doing

A team of volunteers are renovating an old Victorian walled garden at The Lodge in Carshalton. Current jobs include weeding, establishing new paths and we'll soon need to start repairing the walls, planting, maintenance of the newly emerging vegetable garden. Walled gardening task days happen on one Saturday and Sunday per month.

What's in it for you?

Enjoy the outdoors and satisfaction of gardening. Be part of a project to revive Carshalton's heritage.

What skills will you need?

Activities
Gardening,Practical Work & DIY,Building & Construction,Environmental,Employee & Group Volunteering,General & Helping
 
Skills & Attributes
Building & Maintenance, Conservation, Gardening
 
Skills Description
All keen gardeners, beginners and experts alike are welcome. We work as a team. (If you happen to have experience which would help with renovating the walls, or can do bricklaying that would be also welcome.)
We welcome all abilities. We cannot provide one to one support.
 

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment

one weekend a month

 

Role Address

The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX

127 and 157 buses stop on North Street. 407 on Pound street by the Ponds. Other buses in Carshalton High Street or near The Windsor Castle. Carshalton train station is 5 minute walk.

 

Disability and Access Support

The garden is not yet accessible for all mobilities.

How can I apply?

Please complete the form below and we will put you in contact with the organisation.   It’s helpful if you can tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested in this role in the message box below. 

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