About Us
Cricketfield community garden is a community led space for residents of Torbay and surrounding area, to come together grow fresh organic fruit and vegetables or use the space to relax in the fresh air.
Cricketfield is committed to aid in well being and recovery through nature, proving a safe space for the community to enjoy.
We have an open sessions each week, Tuesdays from 10am till 1pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend, with a variety of activities and projects for you to get stuck into.
No experience needed, learn and share skills or just come along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat.
HISTORY
Cricketfield community garden was formed in 2018 when a previous project ended and local residents were keen to continue using the space for community use.
Since then Cricketfield has been enjoyed by many and seen volunteers come and go, but one thing continues the passion and commitment to provide an environmentally friendly, green space for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The site is situated on a section on grounds owned by Torquay Academy, the site is fenced off on all sides making it an enclosed space away from the school and the road. We are thankful for the use and support of the school for allowing us to use this site and creating an award winning community garden.
Cricketfield is committed to aid in well being and recovery through nature, proving a safe space for the community to enjoy.
We have an open sessions each week, Tuesdays from 10am till 1pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend, with a variety of activities and projects for you to get stuck into.
No experience needed, learn and share skills or just come along and enjoy a cuppa and a chat.
HISTORY
Cricketfield community garden was formed in 2018 when a previous project ended and local residents were keen to continue using the space for community use.
Since then Cricketfield has been enjoyed by many and seen volunteers come and go, but one thing continues the passion and commitment to provide an environmentally friendly, green space for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The site is situated on a section on grounds owned by Torquay Academy, the site is fenced off on all sides making it an enclosed space away from the school and the road. We are thankful for the use and support of the school for allowing us to use this site and creating an award winning community garden.
Wellbeing
Our relationship with nature – how much we notice, think about and appreciate our natural surroundings – is a critical factor in supporting good mental health and preventing distress.
Here at Cricketfield community garden we are dedicated to providing a place to be, a place to breathe and a place to belong.
70% of UK adults agreed that being close to nature improves their mood and 49% said being close to nature helps them to cope with stress. - mental health foundation
Cricketfield community garden is a well being through nature space, with a mix of wildlife areas, green space, trees and a pond we offer a wonderful space for well being for those struggling with mental health issues, stress or intellectual disabilities.
We have opportunities to get your hands in the dirt, your feet in the grass and your mind in a more positive place. Not to mention a wonderful community of people to help with loneliness.
We offer peer to peer support in a beautiful location.
57% of people benefited from spending time in a garden. - mental health foundation
We are proud to be approved by "well being in nature" who have assessed and approved of our work.
Please note we are not a mental health service but a peer to peer and nature service.
Here at Cricketfield community garden we are dedicated to providing a place to be, a place to breathe and a place to belong.
70% of UK adults agreed that being close to nature improves their mood and 49% said being close to nature helps them to cope with stress. - mental health foundation
Cricketfield community garden is a well being through nature space, with a mix of wildlife areas, green space, trees and a pond we offer a wonderful space for well being for those struggling with mental health issues, stress or intellectual disabilities.
We have opportunities to get your hands in the dirt, your feet in the grass and your mind in a more positive place. Not to mention a wonderful community of people to help with loneliness.
We offer peer to peer support in a beautiful location.
57% of people benefited from spending time in a garden. - mental health foundation
We are proud to be approved by "well being in nature" who have assessed and approved of our work.
Please note we are not a mental health service but a peer to peer and nature service.
Team
Jemma Cain
Chair person, Session leader, Grow manager, Activity leader
Likes : the rain, growing food, campfires and eco living. Dislikes: hot days with no shade, washing up and waste
Paddy Cain
Vice-Chair person, Session Leader, Event coordinator
Likes: sunshine, coffee and smiles. Dislikes, rain, weeding.
Edit Pinder
Treasurer, Garden member
Likes: music, puzzles and spending time with her kids. Dislikes: Mondays.
Sue Abson
Secretary
Likes: Helping others, Knitting, Reading. Dislikes: wastefulness, Ironing
