Growing Space – Tredegar House
Our project is located in the gardens and park at Tredegar House in Newport, working in partnership with the National Trust. Participants are involved in horticultural therapy and training, and can enjoy working in many areas of the site. There are opportunities to work in areas such as the woodlands and lake, the beautiful historic walled garden, the polytunnel, the private cottage garden, allotments and more.
Situated near the caravan park, we also have a dedicated creative arts and crafts room located in the meadows building.
Other activities include a range of accredited and non-accredited training, which covers a variety of horticulture, vocational and employability skills, and arts and crafts.
Growing Space – Belle Vue Park Nursery Project
Growing Space’s work at Belle Vue Park, in partnership with Newport Council’s Local Places for Nature program, focuses on supporting local woodland creation, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering community well-being through nature-based initiatives. The project currently nurtures thousands of saplings grown from local seeds and cuttings, with 100 meters of beds dedicated to their growth. These saplings are transplanted once they develop strong root systems, contributing to local environmental sustainability.
In addition to tree propagation, Growing Space operates a successful food-growing initiative with enough fruit and vegetables to support participants with fresh organic produce, with surplus crops going to food bank initiatives. Introducing a polytunnel has extended the growing season, allowing participants to grow crops well into winter.
Participants involved in the Belle Vue LPFN project not only engage in practical gardening activities but also have the opportunity to complete accredited training courses. Qualifications achieved include “Introduction to Environmental Issues” and “Introduction to Tree Identification.” These training programs enhance participants’ knowledge and skills while promoting engagement with nature.
Overall, the work at Belle Vue Park supports environmental sustainability, improves participants’ mental and physical well-being, and strengthens community connections through practical activities and educational opportunities.
Growing Space Shop – Tredegar House
Our social enterprise shop showcases the creativity and talents of participants from across our GS projects, together with local crafts.
We offer:
Participants are involved in all aspects of running the shop, which includes creating product displays and serving customers. This provides valuable customer service and retail experience, alongside accredited qualifications. This is a great opportunity for developing confidence, communication and employability.
The opening hours are:
Mon: 10am -2pm
Tue: 9.30am-4pm
Wed: 9.30am-4pm
Thu: 9.30am-4pm
Fri: 9.30am-4pm
Sat: 9.30am-4pm
Sun: closed*
*excluding events and bank holidays
Woodwork – St Cadoc’s Hospital
The “RESTORE@thewoodshed” project, is a partnership between Growing Space and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, and is based at St Cadoc’s hospital, Caerleon. It enables participants on wards to make the transition from hospital back into the community through the recovery and rehabilitation process of work experience, activity and occupation. It also supports participants who need furniture by providing them with recycled furniture on discharge.
Participants gain skills in woodwork, painting and decorating, tiling, upcycling, and health and safety, whilst also increasing their confidence. Taking part in this project enables participants to recognise the importance of structure and social engagement by working in this environment.
A range of products have been made, and are for sale to the general public, including bird boxes, bird tables, shoe horns, garden planters, benches, hedgehog houses, and bespoke upcycled products.
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