Growing Local is Going Local

Connecting Land to the People and People to the land

Thursday Lunch Club Changes

Our Thursday Lunch Club at the Kindle Centre (next to Asda) in Hereford is going fortnightly for the time being.

The next dates will be Thursday 20th April, 4th May, 18th May, 8th June, 22nd June, 6th July and 20th July. It will then break for the summer holidays an return in September. 

If you would like to join our small and very friendly cooking group please email kathy@growinglocal.org.uk or telephone Kathy on 07582 719859. During May Kathy will be away and lunch club will be organised by Lou – please contact louisa@growinglocal.org.uk or 07902 802982.

Head Grower Vacancy Extension – Job Description and Advert

We have decided to extend the deadline of the Head Grower Vacancy until Tuesday 2nd May. We fully understand that the start of the growing season is not the ideal time to be recruiting and are willing to be as flexible as possible on start dates for the right candidate.

We are looking for a Head Grower to join our newly expanding not-for-profit organisation. The grower will help develop and manage our future CSA Community Market Garden.

Below is the job description for the role – please note the document is three pages long, so you will need to scroll through the PDF tool.  If you would prefer a copy emailed please request to Louisa Foti, Project Manager info@growinglocal.org.uk.

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The Big Spanish Eat – Saturday 13th May 2023

Please join us at the Kindle Centre for our next ‘Big Eat’ community lunch. At each Big Eat we cook up a feast from across the globe. This time we’ll be cooking together a delicious tapas feast celebrating the food of Spain. Donations to the Kindle Centre. 

All details below. No need to book, but please do advise in advance of any food allergies, intolerances or special dietary requirements.

Garden Education Officer Vacancy – Job Description and Advert

We are currently recruiting for a Garden Education Officer to help develop and run our future Community Education Garden. The potholder will deliver a varied programme of childrens, youth, family and adult garden educational workshops, sessions and events at the Growing Local Gardens. 

Below is the job description for the role – please note the document is three pages long, so you will need to scroll through the PDF tool.  If you would prefer a copy emailed to you please request to Louisa Foti, Project Manager info@growinglocal.org.uk.

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Growing Local is a Herefordshire Community Interest Company delivering cook and gardening education and events across the county to children, young people, families and adults.