Incredible Edible Handbridge
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Believe in the Power of Small Actions
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected communities through the power of food.
About Us
Incredible Edible Handbridge 🌱
We are local people living in the local area, enthusiastic about the environment and healthy living, and want to see our community thrive. In 2019 we started Incredible Edible Handbridge to transform a neglected urban space at Industry (former Boy’s Club), Overleigh Road, from a derelict patch of bare earth, bricks and pigeon poo into edible oasis aka community allotment providing veg, salad and herbs to our community.
We’ve learnt a lot since then, despite Lockdown interruptions, and are so excited to develop this project further.
This is a short video (Ted Talk)Â of one of the founders of the Incredible Edible Movement
Pam Warhurst speaking about how it all got started.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Throughout the year we have a number events such as film nights, our annual Big Soup & Veg give away days, and take part in a number local community group events such as the Big Green Week.
We also have open days at our plot in the back of Industry (formally the Boys Club)
Nature Recovery Corridor ProjectÂ
Friday 3rd Feb 2023 19.00 – 21.00
St Mary’s Community Centre Handbridge
Overleigh Road, Handbridge CH4 7JS
Community Event with Guest Speaker
Chris Ablett, Community Engagement Officer at Chester Zoo will speak on:
Nature Recovery Corridor ProjectÂ
Find out how we can help to protect and nurture our local wildlife and environment.
ENTRY FREE
(Suitable for children 10+)
Plenty of free parking at venue.Â
Eco Communities Sustainable Cheshire Winter Fair
Saturday, 10 Dec: 10 am – 4pm
Chester International School, Handbridge.Â
Stalls, family activities, crafts, community groups, workshops. Come and say hello at our stall!
Community Open Day
Sunday 27th Nov 11:00 – 13:00
At the Plot behind
Industry CoworkingÂ
1, Overleigh Road, Handbridge
Come and join in, and pick some veg
CURRENT & UPCOMING PROJECTS
Industry CoWorking Veg Plot
This is where it all started!
Located behind what was once the Boys Club but has now become a Coworking centre, we started with a neglected plot and with the addition of purpose made planters and developing a bare piece of ground at the rear of the building; it has started to become a productive vegetable garden for everyone to enjoy and benefit from.
Herb Planter
A planter with a variety of herbs is located outside St Marys Community Centre.
The are freely available for anyone help themselves
The Arches Wildlife & Wellbeing Garden
We want to create a wildlife and wellbeing garden, transforming an overgrown and unused green space into a social space with wildflowers, fruit trees and fruit bushes, and a seating area for relaxing.​
Why its a Great Idea
General Environmental Benefits:
- Increased local biodiversity
- Attract pollinators to the area
- Absorb carbon from the atmosphere
- Improve air quality
Community Benefits:
- Increased sense of community
- Improve the look of the area and pride
- Produce nutritious food for the community
- Provide outdoor space for local people and families who don’t have their own
Educational Benefits for Wider Community:
- Share gardening skills and knowledge
- Teach the community about food growing techniques that don’t harm the environment
- Offer volunteer opportunities
- Provide fun education opportunities for children and schools
To make this happen we need your help.
We are crowdfunding to raise the money – if you want to help click below
https://www.spacehive.com/the-arches-wildlife-wellbeing-garden
Incredible Edible Handbridge
Believe in the Power of Small Actions.
Our vision is to create kind, confident and connected
communities through the power of food.
Get in touch
Email: ie.handbridge1@gmail.com
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