Oldham Community Garden

Daisies

Jon Hawkins Surrey Hills Photography

Oldham Community Garden

About the project

PROJECT TITLE: Oldham Community Garden

LOCATION: Oldham

FUNDING: Awarded £40,000 in Round One of the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund

PARTNERS: Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham 

Background

Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham wanted to create a green hub within a previously industrial, urban area that did not have any green space for the community to enjoy.

The idea

The project aims to increase the health and wellbeing of the community, who will benefit from outdoor space - particularly those who have no existing access to green space in their own homes.

It will create a unique space comprising landscaped gardens, kids outdoor play area and a greenhouse, featuring a wide range of plants and trees to encourage biodiversity. The garden will be a place for people to enjoy nature, promote mental wellbeing and bring the community together.  Approximately 50 trees will be planted, with a team of 200+ volunteers contributing to the running of the scheme,