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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Preparing for Our First Community Gardening Workshop
Today, I’ve been out planting broad beans, getting everything ready for our first big workshop in a couple of weeks! It’s always exciting to see the first seeds go into the soil, knowing they’ll soon be sprouting into strong, healthy plants. With it being the official first day of spring today, now is the perfect… Read more
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First Earlies
Chitting Away: Preparing Casablanca Potatoes for a Bountiful Harvest 🌱🥔 At Grow East Anglia, the growing season has only just begin for 2025, and we’re excited to announce that we’ve started chitting our first early potatoes: the Casablanca variety. These versatile and delicious potatoes are known for their smooth skin, creamy texture, and fantastic flavour—perfect… Read more
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A tidying day!
Grow East Anglia: Preparing for a Bountiful Growing Season 🌱 Today was a hive of activity at the Grow East Anglia’s community allotment as our amazing volunteers rolled up their sleeves to clear and tidy the poly tunnel space. The team worked tirelessly to prepare the plot for this year’s growing season, ensuring everything is… Read more
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A Bright Harvest
Yellow Courgettes Ready for The Shelf! 🌟🥒 We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news from the Grow East Anglia allotment—our first batch of yellow courgettes has grown and is now ready to be donated to The Shelf, the Community Supermarket at Citizens Advice in Diss! These vibrant yellow courgettes are as nutritious as they are… Read more
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Join us this Sunday!
We’re holding another walk this Sunday the 26th of November 2023. Our last walk was popular, so book your place now to join us this Sunday. totally free, this walk is sponsored by AtoBetter, working to reduce car journeys in Harleston. All ages welcome! Dogs welcome! Read more
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Wonderful Weather for Walking!
Walk from The Poppies on the 29th October Our walk in Harleston was a great example of how community and nature can come together to create something truly special. The glorious late October sunshine weather (inbetween days and days of rain!) set the stage for a morning filled with the joy of walking and connecting… 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.
Grow East Anglia 