Grow East Anglia
We are an organization based on the Norfolk / Suffolk border, which was set up to provide high-quality art and craft experiences to members of our local community. We run a community allotment, supplying fresh produce to local community fridges and The Shelf – a social supermarket in Diss, Norfolk.
What’s happening
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Watch us hard at work!
Day one in the poly tunnel! First things first, with some clearing before the weed matting goes down. Read more
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Growing Together: Redesigning Our Poly tunnel for Better Access and Bigger Impact
At our community allotment, we have always believed that growing food should be something everyone can take part in. Soil under the fingernails, a cup of tea balanced on a compost bag, seedlings standing to attention in neat rows, these small things build confidence, friendships and food security all at once. Recently, after a really… Read more
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New Year, New Growth (Even if It’s Below the Surface)
January at the allotment does not shout. It whispers. The beds outside rest under frost. The trees stand still and architectural against pale skies. But step inside the poly tunnel and you will see it: trays of seedlings lined up like quiet promises. This is planning season. And possibility season. A Space That Works for… Read more
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Harvest, Hearth & Holding On to the Light
If summer is a trumpet fanfare, October is a cello. Slower. Warmer. Rich with depth. Our community allotment has been humming with that mellow energy these past weeks. The poly tunnel, newly levelled and more accessible, has truly come into its own. Volunteers who once hesitated on the uneven ground are now moving confidently between… Read more
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Lets talk tomatoes!
This year has been one of our best yet for tomatoes – and we couldn’t be more delighted! The plants have grown strong and healthy, filling the poly tunnel with a dazzling array of colours, shapes, and flavours. From tiny bursts of sweetness to unusual heritage varieties, every harvest has felt like opening a treasure… Read more
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Parkinson’s UK Info Event
Grow East Anglia at the Parkinson’s UK Information Event Grow East Anglia were delighted to be part of the Parkinson’s UK Info Event yesterday—a fantastic day of connection, learning, and community spirit. We joined a wide range of brilliant organisations including Citizens Advice Diss and Thetford, Rural Coffee Caravan, DanceEast, Archery GB, Milestone Fitness, Active… Read more
Our Work
We are a needs-led organisation that works with other organisations and charities. We specialise in outdoor activities and run a community allotment in a 60 foot polytunnel on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.
Who we work with
- Children/young people
- Elderly/old people
- People with disabilities
- Other organizations
- The general public
Where to find us
Youth clubs, community centres in Norfolk and Suffolk and local community celebrations such as the Diss carnival.
What the people we work with are saying
“Can I come camping again next year”
This is a great way to get teenagers talking to each other.
Earsham – Awards for All funded project 2018
“I haven’t had this much fun in ages”
I’m so proud of myself, I feel wonderful.
Earsham – Awards for All funded project 2018
“I love growing my own vegetables”
It’s so relaxing and calming, away from the hustle and bustle.
Plot to Pot
Let’s build something together.
We believe that together we are greater and can achieve more than we can on our own. We want to build links between young and old, between rural areas and towns and to get people communicating with each other.
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