top of page

Garden News


Martin’s Story: Healing, Purpose and Community at the Garden
For the past nine months, Martin has been a regular at the Garden, after being signposted here by another local organisation. This is his story!

RCG
Sep 125 min read
Â


'Best Club Ever!': Your Holiday Hub Summer Fun at RCG
Where can you visit the beach, party at a festival, build a new town and toast marshmallows, all without leaving Knowle? Our YHH holiday club!

RCG
Sep 112 min read
Â


Carving Out Confidence: How Finn Found His Place at the Garden
When Finn first came to RCG two months ago, he was looking for something meaningful to do. As part of the HYPE programme for young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs), funded by Bristol City Council, he was introduced to the Woodworking Group and quickly found his place.

RCG
Sep 16 min read
Â


FLORA Sessions at the Garden
Since the end of February, we’ve been running weekly sessions for young people referred to us by the Bristol City Council FLORA Team (Families, Local Offer, Resources and Advice).

RCG
Aug 42 min read
Â


Peace Feast at the Garden
Earlier this month we hosted another wonderful Peace Feast with Bridges for Communities, we really enjoying bringing people to gether...
Steve Hallam
Aug 21 min read
Â


A Warm Welcome to the Bedminster After Stroke Group
We were delighted to welcome members of the Bedminster After Stroke Group to the Garden last week for a wonderful morning of food, fun and creativity.

RCG
Jul 221 min read
Â


Hillcrest School visits Reception - Year 6
We absolutely loved our last session with Hillcrest Primary School Year 6, the children have been coming for sessions since Reception, 8...
Steve Hallam
Jul 201 min read
Â


Did you see us on the telly last week? 📺😄💚
We're thrilled to share that last week, our wonderful Head Gardener Lou appeared on BBC Morning Live to discuss the fantastic benefits of using coffee grounds in compost.

RCG
May 271 min read
Â


Shaping Places: Building Healthier Lives Together
We are so proud to have been one of the organisations involved in the Shaping Places for Healthier Lives (SPHL)Â project: an important four-year initiative to tackle food insecurity across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

RCG
May 212 min read
Â
An update on our Climate and Disability Project
We are so excited to share an update on our Climate & Disability Project, commissioned by Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership. This initiative holds tremendous significance for us as we work to create meaningful opportunities for Disabled people to connect with nature, food and the community, all whilst contributing to food security and climate action.

RCG
May 173 min read
Â


Art Together: Mary's Story
Read about Mary's journey through Art Together: an Art Therapy Group for people with dementia and their carers.

RCG
May 166 min read
Â


A Bright Future for Our Youth Climate Project
We’re thrilled to announce that our Youth Climate Project will continue, thanks to a second round of funding from Bloomberg...

RCG
Apr 282 min read
Â


Our Climate & Disability Woodworking Group: Case Studies
Every Thursday a small group of young adults gather with tools in hand, ready to transform discarded wooden pallets into beautiful planters!

RCG
Apr 43 min read
Â


Garden-Based Art Therapy: Creating Safe Spaces for Healing
Here at Redcatch Community Garden, we are passionate about improving the lives of those living with dementia and their carers.

RCG
Mar 241 min read
Â


Hillcrest School Students Shine as Young Chefs in Climate Action Project
We had the absolute pleasure of hosting some wonderful students from Hillcrest School for a special cookery session last week!

RCG
Mar 182 min read
Â


Our Woodworking Group’s Sustainable Planters
There’s something special happening in the Garden every Thursday morning!

RCG
Mar 141 min read
Â


Change is Brewing...
Over the past two years, we’ve built a fantastic partnership with Bristol Beer Factory through their BREWED TO GIVE project. Read more here!

RCG
Jan 241 min read
Â


Thank you Blaise Plant Nursery! 💚
The RHS Communities Team joined forces with Blaise Plant Nursery to create a short film highlighting their amazing plant donation project.

RCG
Jan 231 min read
Â


Setting Wassail!
What a day for a Wassail! On Sunday we saw our 4th annual Wassail at RCG hosted alongside the wonderful Heartwood Chorus!

RCG
Jan 152 min read
Â


Creating a Climate-Resilient Future: Youth Climate Project Showcase
Last week, our amazing Youth Climate Project group proudly unveiled their work and premiered their brilliant film.

RCG
Jan 82 min read
Â
Mailing list
bottom of page