To seek funding for the purchase of essential equipment to establish and maintain a polytunnel as part of our youth development project. The initiative aims to provide young people with hands-on experience in horticulture, sustainability, teamwork, and healthy living, while strengthening community engagement.
Project Description
Growing and cultivating our own produce at home presents challenges for some families in terms of cost of equipment, the time required to tend to the plants, lack of space and knowledge.
With the wealth of skills and experience GVAA members can offer there is a desire to pass this onto the young people of the Garnock Valley.
GVAA members are in the process of erecting a polytunnel on site which will be available to be exclusively used by young people. We aim to increase their awareness of where their food comes from, promote skills in gardening and horticulture, increase their knowledge of their environment and encourage teamwork.
The project will be led by a member of GVAA and it is aimed that by passing on their knowledge, skills and experience to the young people taking part in the project, that it may lead to pathways in volunteering, and further training or employment in horticulture.
The additiional benefit of working outside and in the environment is well documented to improve mental health.
In order for the polytunnel to be complete and equipped for growing the following equipment is required. It is intended that the young people will be involved with getting the polytunnel ready for the next growing season.
Raised beds and shelving =£400
Lightweight strimmer x 2= £300
Strimmer helmet & visor x 2 = £40
Bosch water pump and rechargeable battery = £150
Gloves = £60
Seeds and plants = £50
Location: Garnock Valley has a high percentage of people living in areas of SIMD 1 and 2. This project aims to pass on the skills and knowledge to grow seasonal produce and so help with the high cost of fresh healthy food
Proposed on behalf of: Garnock Valley Allotment Association
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