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Stanhope Community Centre was one of the first GEML community growth sites to take the lead.  They enlisted the support of probation service and St Georges Post 16 centre, (now St Georges Community Hub).

Probation provided a group of young people under the Community Pay back initiative, to support the ground work i.e. digging over the soil and creating planters for those with disabilities to participate.  The fruits of their Labour are there for all to see.

A member of Community Payback helps to prepare growth site

Since planting in early April, they had made some amazing progress and had Cabbages, Runner Beans, Potatoes, Lettuce, Bush Beans, Corn on the Cob and Spinach to choose from.

Planters full of thriving vegetables

The residents continued to work hard on their crops and with a bit of help from the weather, they had a bumper year.

Robert Tyler from Post 16 Centre provided training sessions.  Covering Rotation of crops, fertilisers and carried out practical exercises.  Robs assistance has been invaluable in providing additional resources.

A more than enthusiastic Monica Lee; Community Worker has been inspirational throughout the development of this initiative.

Monica Lee and volunteers admire progress

The Stanhope Hall site is now successfully fenced and gated, and full of locally grown vegetables.  Staff at the site are using the veg in their community lunches, and have been working with the Birmingham Town Hall to make a film about their project.  More details to come soon.