The central focus of the MGRA is of course the gardens.
On the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 pm, local residents meet in the gardens to carry out a range of work, from planting and pruning, to weeding and litter clearance. Guidance, tools and protective wear are provided. On the last Tuesday of each month we are visited in the afternoon by the Parkwork team led by a qualified horticulturist. Volunteers are welcome to join them.
This is an enjoyable way to get some exercise - as much or as little as you like! It's also a good way to meet neighbours, and to discuss ideas on developing and planting in the gardens.
Overgrown shrubs have been cleared for a children's planting project. This involves local children planting flowers, and sometimes crop foods, like squash; a great way to get young people to connect with their natural environment and make friends.
The MGRA's work in the gardens has been recognised for many years with awards of funding for planting, tools and benches.
We organise social events, to raise funds for work in the garden and for local charities.
We liaise with the City Council, local traders, other local groups and have input into local planning matters, deal with environmental issues including refuse collection and parking. We hope to enable residents' voices to be heard on all areas of local concern.
The MGRA will continue to listen to its members and actively encourage the development of our community.
After the Annual General Meeting early in the year, the MGRA Committee meet every quarter - April, July and October. Occasionally we arrange other meetings to deal with urgent or specific matters.
We also circulate information that is useful and relevant for local residents, some of which can be found on our Links and Info page.
On the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 pm, local residents meet in the gardens to carry out a range of work, from planting and pruning, to weeding and litter clearance. Guidance, tools and protective wear are provided. On the last Tuesday of each month we are visited in the afternoon by the Parkwork team led by a qualified horticulturist. Volunteers are welcome to join them.
This is an enjoyable way to get some exercise - as much or as little as you like! It's also a good way to meet neighbours, and to discuss ideas on developing and planting in the gardens.
Overgrown shrubs have been cleared for a children's planting project. This involves local children planting flowers, and sometimes crop foods, like squash; a great way to get young people to connect with their natural environment and make friends.
The MGRA's work in the gardens has been recognised for many years with awards of funding for planting, tools and benches.
We organise social events, to raise funds for work in the garden and for local charities.
We liaise with the City Council, local traders, other local groups and have input into local planning matters, deal with environmental issues including refuse collection and parking. We hope to enable residents' voices to be heard on all areas of local concern.
The MGRA will continue to listen to its members and actively encourage the development of our community.
After the Annual General Meeting early in the year, the MGRA Committee meet every quarter - April, July and October. Occasionally we arrange other meetings to deal with urgent or specific matters.
We also circulate information that is useful and relevant for local residents, some of which can be found on our Links and Info page.