https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4 en-us 2023-03-20 16:49:21 UTC 2025-11-21 17:40:09 UTC hello@padlet.com dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2524022774 Excellent buy-in from RBC: grant, help from Luke Lloyd, and Parks to use Forbury Gardens, opened by Mayor]]> 2023-03-20 17:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2524022774 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2524026104 F4F team meet with Ben Stainsby (Parks) & view available plots of unused & problematic sites, including: Southcote, Meavy Gdns, Alan Place, Utilivu, Hexham Rd allotments; flag up possible city farm; school gardens set up in Geoffrey Field Junior, Southcote Primary, Oxford Rd, New Christchurch, Micklands, St Marys (Katesgrove), Southcote Community Centre, Dingley Nursery (opened by Countess of Wessex)]]> 2023-03-20 17:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2524026104 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536810944 Opened by Mayor Cllr Gul Khan]]> 2023-03-29 14:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536810944 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536820476 2023-03-29 14:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536820476 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536835613 Annual rent of one flower (optional) negotiated between RBC & TVP; support from local Cllrs & officers]]> 2023-03-29 14:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536835613 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536843228 Countless volunteers help set up and plant the garden]]> 2023-03-29 14:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536843228 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536850460 Covid…]]> 2023-03-29 14:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536850460 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536860069 2023-03-29 14:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536860069 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536869287 F4F teams up with award-winning landscapers Mulberry Tree to begin process of turning a jungle into a health and wellbeing haven that also provides a new home for the Lavender Place team and plants, but not Nepalese.]]> 2023-03-29 14:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2536869287 BethScott https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2537160691 Deputy Mayor David Stevens cutting the birthday cake]]> 2023-03-29 18:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2537160691 BethScott https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2537183468 Ben O'Connor (Interim Regenertion Manager) unable to find large central sites - just several small sites all over town - none suitable for Nepalese.

]]> 2023-03-29 18:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2537183468 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2538158107 2023-03-30 10:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2538158107 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2538168644 Initially designed as a forest garden, a major Lottery grant enabled F4F to create a training base with oak raised beds, tool shed, polytunnel and a parking space for the new van.]]> 2023-03-30 10:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2538168644 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2538180312 2023-03-30 10:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2538180312 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2538182837 2023-03-30 10:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2538182837 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543646380 Design result of competition organised by Social Farms & Gardens, funded by Nature's Path]]> 2023-04-04 13:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543646380 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543655098 Andrew Hood set up the UK's first permanent Islam-inspired stone carving workshop, following the success of his residency at Lavender Place]]> 2023-04-04 13:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543655098 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543665555 The project will enable people from Reading to access the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and develop a better understanding of the threat posed by the climate crisis and how to create sustainable landuse.]]> 2023-04-04 13:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543665555 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543757077 UoR MSc project to assess different hedging plants to capture road pollution]]> 2023-04-04 14:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543757077 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543761674 Collaboration with The Forgotten Gurkha charity for British Army veterans - completely transforms the garden]]> 2023-04-04 14:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543761674 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543772133 Partnership bid with other local groups to create/develop community gardens: Abbey Baptist Church, Holy Brook Nook, Aisha Mosque…]]> 2023-04-04 14:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543772133 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543869740 Veg4Reading set up to provide fresh veg to vulnerable families. Partner with other charities cooking meals for refugees & homeless Red Kitchen, Sadaka, New Beginnings. ]]> 2023-04-04 15:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2543869740 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2637270273 Covid rules allow socially distanced allotmenteering. Many local people find LP and use it for variety of activities: yoga, knitting… ]]> 2023-07-03 15:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2637270273 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2637272477 Collaboration with OU, Cobra Collective & Sustain to train volunteers to use smart phones to document expereince of community food growing during Covid.]]> 2023-07-03 15:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2637272477 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2637284603 Suggestion that originally RBC wanted site vacated by Xmas, with no discussion, to start finding developer. RBC officers directed to find alternative sites. ]]> 2023-07-03 16:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2637284603 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2637290242 Plants & hardlandsaping transferred to Holy Brook Nook & RBH]]> 2023-07-03 16:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2637290242 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2637293232 One year part time post to assess food provision in Reading - potential partnerships for F4F.]]> 2023-07-03 16:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2637293232 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2721023301 Lease being negotiated with RBC to create horticultural training centre for 18-30 olds with learning disabilities. Concept design developed that draws on all our past projects & will promote sustainable, planet-friendly food growing.]]> 2023-09-26 11:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2721023301 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2721028542 A dancing carrot and dispaly of veg drew 450 visitors to the stall, including 2 councillors. Many conversations about community food growing and evidence of demand for IER.]]> 2023-09-26 11:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2721028542 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2721047421 Collaboration with community food growing groups in Lambeth, Southwark, Runnymede & Spelthorne, building on our long term involvement with OU & Cobra Collective. Aims to reflect on how to influence policy, especially in local authorities, that will support community food growing.]]> 2023-09-26 11:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2721047421 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2721054310 Workshop will explore whether the Incredible Edible Reading vision has resonance with the public, other community food growers, promoters of green wellbeing, business leaders & educators.]]> 2023-09-26 11:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2721054310 dave354 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2721069643 Partnering with Network Rail & Bee Friendly Trust to raise awareness of the importance of bio-diversity.]]> 2023-09-26 11:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2721069643 kathburton15 https://padlet.com/dave354/in9nb09fnxt0d9e4/wish/2745932636 Share your ideas about the three plates we're spinning to make the Incredible Edible Reading vision a reality!

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