The Maxwell, a community centre and garden based in the heart of Dundee’s Coldside. We are committed to improving the quality of life for the local community and to combatting social exclusion, poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination. The centre provides a welcoming and empowering environment, open to everyone, to socialize, access information and learn new skills….
View MoreOur vision is to enable and support positive changes in the lives of the local community. We do this by helping those of all ages, gender and race in meeting their personal needs and encouraging them to become self-sufficient. We promote a healthier lifestyle in our personal service and build strong relationships by training volunteers…
View MoreThe Brechin Community Garden is a small but mighty organisation run by ten volunteers. Michael Cronin, Jess Christie, Lenny Bissett, Michael Forbes, Ruby McKay, Iain Alexander, Judi Toledo, Colin Ross, Janet and Lily. We grow many different fruit and veg and the community can come and collect it and give a small donation to us….
View MoreBrechin High School allotment plan to benefit young people and the community Thursday 31 August 2023 Brechin High School is securing a lease of land from Scotia Homes to develop an allotment and food forest for the school and local community to offer rural learning and improve wellbeing and sustainability opportunities. The school will lease…
View MorePrivate allotments Brechin (Brechin Bridge) For details, contact Dalhousie Estates on 01356 624566. More info Here
View MoreGardens and Fernery The grounds at Hospitalfield are lovely to walk around all year round and this access is free from dawn to dusk. The walled garden is open Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm and from April to October, we ask visitors to pay a modest ticket price for entry into the lower walled…
View More“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.” We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days of nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a…
View MoreWe’re in the process of identifying and mapping community-led food growing and production initiatives in Tayside to create a publicly accessible map, and find out what funding and support is required to strengthen the network. I came across your initiative and would love to include it! To kick things off, could you please confirm your location, share…
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The new River Ericht Catchment Restoration Initiative has been confirmed as the second project[1] in Scotland to receive a Riverwoods Investment Readiness Pioneers award. The River Ericht, one of the most important spawning grounds for Atlantic salmon in Europe, is in crisis. Extreme weather caused by climate change, historic and current land management practices and…
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