B&Q Meir Park

We are looking to create a mindful safe space for students to use when they need some time out in a calm, peaceful space. We also are looking into using the space to aid education across various subjects within our setting to ensure we are fully embracing our green spaces. Exploring both plant and animal life in our green spaces and doing our bit for climate change will also fit into our brief. Our school are also looking to create a beautiful orchard to allow us to become more sustainable as well as increasing the proportion of woodland/forest area on site. As well as this we are always looking at ways to further support our school and local community. We offer a breakfast club on site every morning but are always looking at ways to support those students and their families who are struggling. We are aware some schools have started their own internal foodbank type setups and it would be great to have our own Grove based support that we could tailor to those students and families that need it the most.

A project using animals, plants, countryside and creativity to help those recovering from poor mental ill health. We also support victims of domestic violence and people who need help to improve their well being. We cook food for over 200 people a week, for some people this is the only nutritional/hot meal they have. We have a cook who is very inventive and creates lots of different dishes depending upon what we have available. If there are any surplus meals the people on the project can take them home. We do grow vegetables and some fruit in our allotment, but obviousley seasonal.

We are a local charity, offering various workshops and activities for all ages, food parcels and a non-binding advice service if needed. We support everyone in our community who needs support, often vulnerable and disadvantaged people throughout Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle under Lyme. Our aim is to ensure everyone feels safe and as a valued member of our community.