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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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
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How lovely are these?
These fabulous multicoloured beetroot are just one of the many things we’re growing for the Shelf community supermarket in Diss. If you’d like to get involved in Growing For Good, let us know! We can help with seeds and advice. Read more
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Grow your own Pizza
We look forward to welcoming you to this much anticipates workshop this Saturday! Just a reminder, the workshop is free, just bring toppings to share. Dough, tomato sauce and squash will be available on the day. Be prepared to get a little muddy as we’ll be potting up basil and chilli plants before we get Read more
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Grow your own tea
Set among the greenery of our community garden, we explored the world of herbal teas, beginning with a wander through the beds to pick fresh plants including mint, lemon balm, and catnip. Our recent Grow Your Own Tea workshop was a joyful blend of hands-on learning, delicious homemade treats, and storytelling magic. Participants of all Read more
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New raised beds
Thanks to funding from the Sustainable Communities Food Fund, we’ve been able to add 12 brand new raised growing beds to our site—an incredible boost to our capacity to grow fresh, healthy food for the community. Take a look at the before and after photos to see just how far we’ve come. It’s been a 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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