This is one of our Community Wellbeing Courses and runs until the end of July.
Please note: this course runs on Mondays, with sessions available in the morning and afternoon. Please ensure you enrol in the correct AM or PM session from our ‘Flexible start’ options.
Our Community Allotment course will give you the opportunity to get involved in an ongoing project and learn new skills.
Allotment gardening offers an escape from city life and rewards you with incredibly fresh, tasty, and varied produce for much of the year but getting started can seem daunting.
Suitable for complete beginners and existing plot holders, this course will give you the confidence, skills and knowledge to find, prepare and maintain a productive, sustainable and well-kept plot. Topics covered include how to get your plot ready for planting; understanding the soil type to deliver stronger growth and better yields; growing, harvesting, and storing vegetables and fruit; and best practice during each month. The course is packed with practical advice and should prove both fun and rewarding!
This course will give you the opportunity to spend time outdoors, a chance to get dirty and have some fun whatever the weather.
Our Community Wellbeing programme offers a series of FREE, government-funded courses to develop skills, knowledge, confidence and improve mental wellbeing for adults. Participation can help those managing mental health conditions that have a mild-moderate impact on their day-to-day lives.
You need to be aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) AND:
- employed and earning an annual salary of less than £25,000 or
- unemployed, in receipt of state benefits and looking for work
- have a social or emotional difficulty or challenges with mental health or emotional wellbeing
What you'll learn
You will learn how to grow fruit and vegetables, understand nature through the seasons and gain the skills and knowledge to prepare and maintain an allotment or large vegetable plot.
How you'll learn and be assessed
You will work at your own pace with the help and guidance of a friendly and experienced tutor.
You will learn through:
- a combination of formal instruction
- step-by-step practical demonstration
- group discussion
- assessment and evaluation
- practical experience with one-to-one support
Progression
We also hold courses in horticulture and other land based studies, so please check our website or speak with your tutor for more details.
Entry requirements
You will need sturdy footwear, rain coat or hat and sun screen (whichever is appropriate).
Catering facilities are available at the college but you are more than welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks.
