Our Community Gardens has been running since 2005, our Trustees were motivated by the idea of providing hands on learning about how to grow very low cost, quality food. Today the gardens is a hub of activities where volunteers contribute their time in the garden in exchange for fresh vegetables. Not only do they receive fresh vegetables but also met new people and learn more about looking after our environment. People of all ages and abilities volunteer and visit, including many families, people with intellectual or physical disabilities and local schools. As well as inspiring and educating people about growing their own healthy food, we support our volunteers through life’s stresses and give them opportunities to make new social networks. We believe that the New Brighton Community Gardens bridge gaps, reduce stress and foster social integration between otherwise segregated groups by bringing people together to participate in shared activities with a common purpose.