Here, you will find information about our current groups and projects and how you can help make a difference in our community. From helping out at our community plots to being part of our system of exchange, our groups and projects aim to create sustainable solutions that have a lasting impact. By working together, we can make a positive change in Birches Head and the wider area.
Wednesday 1:30-3:30pm @ The Bridge Centre
POTTER & NATTER
Every week, we offer a variety of activities such as crafts, hobbies, table-top games and friendly conversations. If you prefer, you can also enjoy pottering outside. We also offer regular taster sessions and workshops covering a wide range of topics, including Tai Chi & Qigong, Better Balance and Falls Prevention, Re-Start A Heart Defibrillator Training, hula hooping, Christmas wreath making and flower arranging. We also regularly have guest speakers and visitors from various groups and organisations.
SHED AT THE BRIDGE CENTRE
Running alongside our Potter & Natter group, this friendship group offers a range of practical workshops including willow weaving, making bird and bat boxes, pyrography, updating Santa’s sleigh and gardening – if you enjoy being active, this is the group for you!
Free Shops & Breakfast Clubs – every Tuesday and Thursday 10.30am @ The Bridge Centre
Free Shop Swap Shop – last Saturday of the month 10am-12noon @ the Bridge Centre
Everything is FREE! This includes breakfast on Tuesday and Thursday mornings!! Enjoy a cheesy oatcake, toast or crumpets and food shop for free!
In addition to food, our Swap Shops also have free toys, clothes, books, household items and a range of other things that are all free to take away. This helps to prevent waste and offers a chance for the community to come together to share resources to help each other out. You can bring items to swap, you can offer your time or just come along and take what you need!!
Sunday 11:30-2:30pm
This group is restricted in numbers as our dedicated band of growers work in all weathers to grow fresh produce to give away and distribute through our twice weekly Free Shops.
You can still support us by following our updates on Facebook as we blog and vlog our hilarious trials and tribulations. You can follow our Facebook page at Birches Head Get Growing CIC.
Second Monday of every month @ The Bridge Centre 6.30-8.30pm
Ditch the Tech is a fun family session for all abilities and ages. It gives families the opportunity to enjoy board games, arts and crafts, darts and live sessions including cooking and craft demonstrations, leaving the tech at the door!
Friday 10am-12pm @ The Bridge Centre
Little Growers is a stay and play session for children of all ages and includes a toy, books and clothes swap. The session is run by qualified staff and includes crafts, story time and sign along singing. Refreshments are provided for both adults and children. The session is free of charge.
We also provide Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) and we are recognised SEND providers.
The Potter & Natter Friendship Group are a friendly, happy and caring group from all walks of life. We share lots of things and do various activities. I enjoy it so much!”
A friendly, welcoming and inclusive group of like minded people from all walks of life. An inspirational and encouraging group for all.”
