Leisure Charities That specialise in Gardening

Physical Wellbeing Activities through therapeutic gardening helping people with learning difficulties, mental health problems and children.

ICKLESHAM MEMORIAL HALL IS WHERE THE COMMUNITY MEET FOR DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES: ART, HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING, MOTHER AND TODDLERS, CHURCH, FOOTBALL CLUB, CRICKET CLUB, STOOL BALL, BOWLS CLUB, AEROBICS, DOCTORS' SURGERY. THE HALL IS THE MAIN LOCAL MEETING PLACE.

The Charitys main purpose is to relieve sickness and protect mental health through the provision of therapeutic horticulture to those with, or vulnerable to, mental health problems and to protect physical health through encouraging horticulture related physical activity and by promoting healthy eating to individuals and organisations.

To provide a creative and inclusive outdoor space for community members from Whitstable and the surrounding area. To promote gardening and nature-based activities as a route to greater social cohesion, improved mental health, reduced isolation and general well-being. To provide opportunities for connection and education for all ages on topics related to sustainable horticulture and biodiversity.

The Memorial Hall is used by a wide section of the local community.i.e Pre School,Mums & Toddlers,,Cubs & Scouts for the youth. Golden Circle(Ex WI)Flower Group,Horticultural ,Dancing Dog Training.keep fit classes.

Education/Training. Administration of City and Guilds certificates of competence in land base qualifications

Monthly Meetings with speaker. Running interest groups: Art Appreciation, Book Clubs, Card Games, Collectables, Creative Writing, Craft, Exploring London, Family History, French, Gardening, Military History, Science & Technology, Golf, Italian, Jazz, Musical Instruments, Latin, Literature, Local History, Dancing, Music, Outings, Painting, Photography, Scrabble, Spanish, Theatre, Walking, Yoga.

The objectives of The Arts Society Royal Leamington Spa are the promotion and advancement of aesthetic education, the cultivation, appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts, the giving of aid to the conservation of our national artistic heritage and the giving of aid to other organisations engaged in the arts or related fields, for the benefit of the public.

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Making nature available for the less able.

To reduce social exclusion for the public benefit, relieving people who are socially excluded, and assisting them to integrate into society, in particular through education and training in horticulture, to: Reduce isolation Improve future employment chances Increase confidence, Reduce chances of offending Increase skills and experience Improve physical and mental health

To encourage forward thinking horticultural schemes for the beatification of the environmentTo encourage the development of Christian Youth Work.

The Kew Guild has three objectives, the advancement of horticultural, mycological and botanical knowledge; the encouragement and advancement of horticultural and botanical education including the provision of awards, prizes and grants to schools and students; to promote the improvement, preservation and sound management of places of natural beauty, gardens and lands of horticultural interest

The Pontardulais Agricultural and Horticultural Society is based around the running of an annual agricultural and horticultural show. The purpose of the society is for the betterment of agriculture, to encourage the younger generation to become involved in the countryside and to bring the countryside and its way of life to the town for one day of the year.

Friends of Alderman Kneeshaw Park is a CIO that supports local people and community groups to enhance our park for everyone's enjoyment. We consult people and groups; host activities and events; foster inclusivity and community ownership; provide education on horticulture and nature; and encourage volunteering. To make our park a better place for all.

To provide almshouses accommodation to those in need who are or who have been inhabitants of Portesham and the neighbourhood thereof with a preference for such persons who are retired agriculture or horticultural workers.

Activities include monthly meetings and group activites:Art, Calligraphy, Darts, Drama, Gardening, Handicraft, Reading, Table Tennis and Writing.Members raise funds and cater for local activities.The hall is also used by others:Birdwatchers, Ballroom Dancing, Children's Dancing, Pilates, Yoga, Wedding / Birthday Parties and for other functions.

Organises lectures, visits, study days and study tours for the cultivation, appreciation and understanding of the decorative and fine arts.Also provides financial assistance to selected local primary schools to further the teaching and appreciation of decorative and fine art and music.

The promotion of educational activities among older people and the encouragement of social gatherings. Achieved by the creation of separate self help groups under the umbrella of our organisation. Typical groups include; singing, gardening, science, arts, conversation, languages, discussion, photography, walking, etc. We currently have over 60 such groups.

In line with the WI at national and county level, our monthly meetings for local women feature speakers and activities which entertain, educate and connect. These are supplemented by social outings and smaller groups covering interests such as gardening, crafts, reading, walking and darts. We also run Warm Welcome in Old Catton, on the first and third Tuesday morning of each month.

We run creative workshops in East London for refugees, people seeking asylum, other forced migrants and local residents. We have an allotment where we engage in gardening and growing activities, to alleviate stress and share food stories. We also host public events, publish books and videos and run school workshops, to educate the general public about the lived experiences of forced migration.

We are a community facility that provides recreational & training facilities for local inhabitants and for specific groups, club & societies including:- Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, Indoor Bowls, Football, Gardening Club, History Group, Parish Council Meetings and also for private parties. As of Jan 2023, we also have a Community Cafe with good parking and high speed broadband/internet access.

We have a main meeting each week usually with an outside speaker on a variety of topics. In addition we have, on average, 36 study groups which cover a wide range of interests including: discussion; mah-jong; French; birdwatching; philosophy; art; walking and gardening.

The Caenhill Countryside Centre charity is a project that operates as a rural learning centre. It supports children, young people and communities where they can learn outside working with animals, agriculture, horticulture and rural skills and crafts. It helps young people on their pathways forward for their chosen skills, activities and future life and community groups to help support and learn

To provide facilities for use by the Shotgate community and surrounding area.Actitivities include play group, over 50s club, table tennis, wine club, gardening club etc.Shotgate Community Hall is available for hire for private functions weddings, parties etc.