A community garden in Burgess Park wants to raise £20,000 to build a learning centre for local people, writes Kit Heren…
Glengall Wharf Garden, on the far east side of the park in North Peckham, has already raised more than £19,500, including a £10,000 grant from the Mayor of London.
More than £9,000 will go on a used shipping container that will help local groups run workshops even in bad weather, while four solar panels have been donated. The group will also buy an off-grid solar kit.
The group will also use donations to create a rainwater harvesting system, living wall and green roof, build two new raised beds, run a garden stall to sell food and plants, and put in an outdoor cob oven.
Volunteers added that the garden is an important community asset because it provides a good space for people from the diverse local area to spend time together, regardless of their background. Some food from the garden goes to Southwark Food Bank and Peckham Pantry.
“Following the isolation of caused by the pandemic, we wanted to engage and uplift the community,”
community volunteer Jack Narbed said. “Sharing skills and empowering others is at the heart of what we do and these funds will enable us to reach more people in new, enriching ways.”
You can donate to the project here: https://www.spacehive.com/glengallwharfgarden