The Community Growing and Food Network, facilitated by Durham Community Action, brings together like-minded organisations with projects or an interest in growing and food. It provides an opportunity for community groups and organisations from all sectors with similar visions to connect, communicate and collaborate, supporting one another and sharing good practice.

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday 28th April from 10.00am – 12.00pm, at The Lodge at Blackhall and Consett Park, Laburnum Avenue, Consett, DH8 5UR. Information about access and parking can be found here

The theme for this meeting will be Growing Communities Through Gardens. We’ll explore topics such as culture, arts, food, intergenerational gardening and more, looking at how gardens can help create a stronger sense of community.

If you’re interested in delivering a 15-minute presentation on this topic, please get in touch with georgia.donohue@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk  before Friday 3rd April.

As the meeting falls during National Gardening Week, and just after Good to Grow Week 2026, we’re especially looking forward to hearing more about the fantastic work happening in community gardens and growing projects across the network.

If you have any further questions or queries before booking, please do not hesitate to get in touch by emailing georgia.donohue@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk

To connect, share and support alongside the network meetings, please join our Facebook group