Wed 02 October 2024 12:00-15:00
The Sanctuary - Frenchay Community Garden
WHEN:
02/10/2024
12:00-15:00
WHAT TO EXPECT:
All students are welcome to join the Green Team and drop in for a social and some gardening activities in the Community Garden at Frenchay, the gardening activities will be run by two of the fab UWE Grounds Team staff. Both experienced and new gardeners can get involved and grow their own fruit and vegetables for free and work on making Frenchay Campus a fantastic home for wildlife. Additionaly, there will be some free tea, coffee and a vegan or veggie meal deal. You can get involved with some gardening activities or you can just relax and get to know other students. Being out in nature and learning to grow our own food can have a really positive impact on our wellbeing and this will be a great place to meet some like-minded students in a relaxed environment
The Community Garden is fully wheelchair accessible and we are very welcoming of all abilities.
Make sure you wear practical clothes and footwear (wellies/walking boots or sturdy trainers), and check the weather beforehand so you can dress accordingly and be as comfortable as possible.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Just email thegreenteam@uwe.ac.uk to reserve your place. Please let us know of any dietary requirements.
WHERE TO FIND US:
Meet us outside the SU Shop and then we'll walk down together. Incase you arrive late here is a map of how to get to the garden from the shop:
INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT:
The Students’ Union at UWE welcomes all abilities/ disabilities, ages, ethnicities, religions, and genders
into our spaces. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please
let us know so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.
For more information about this event, please contact: thegreenteam@uwe.ac.uk.
Venue Information: Disabled parking: Yes – on campus Step-free access: Yes Automatic doors: Yes Accessible toilets: Yes Induction loop: No Guide/ assistance dog-friendly: Yes Quiet spaces available: Yes
Travel Information:
Cycle: Frenchay is easily accessible from several local cycle routes. There are showers, lockers, bike shelters and free bike tools available on campus. Follow this link for cycle info and routes to all campuses. https://www.uwe.ac.uk/life/campus-and-facilities/getting-to-and-from-uwe#section-2
Walk: You can use the address The Students’ Union, Frenchay campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY in Google maps to plan your walking route.
Bus: Get the M1 or M3, 48a, 70, 72, 74 & U3 to the Frenchay Campus. Follow this link for more information. https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/routes-and-maps/universities/uwe
Drive: Parking is available on campus for permit holders only. Please ensure you have either an annual permit OR a pay daily permit along with a daily parking token displayed in your windscreen, and only park within marked bays.