Toryglen Community Gardens Project, Glasgow
Project: Community Apprenticeship Trainees (CATS) project
Date: Since 2007
About
When you think of the south-side of Glasgow, lush green woodland and sustainable gardens are perhaps not what first springs to mind. Yet this is what Toryglen Community Gardens Projects has been creating and involving residents in since 2007.
It often links up with schools and children's groups to work on eco projects, and it helps to look after eight hectares of woodland by improving biodiversity and maintaining footpaths.
Whilst all this is fantastic for the environment, the Toryglen Community Gardens Project has an important social aspect too. The volunteers have helped to build the confidence of their community through their efforts. They also pick up skills they may not have had the opportunity to get through more formal or academic study. These skills can enhance employability and increase personal confidence.
"I started volunteering just for something to do in my area," says one Toryglen resident. "I've learnt so much over the year about the environment. What the project does is brilliant."
Category: Scotland
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