Bridgend Allotment Community Health Inclusion Project

Location Craigmillar, Edinburgh Summary Community organic gardening project which engages individuals and local communities in growing their own fruit and vegetables to tackle chronic health problems arising from poverty and social isolation.... More

Location Craigmillar, Edinburgh Summary Community organic gardening project which engages individuals and local communities in growing their own fruit and vegetables to tackle chronic health problems arising from poverty and social isolation. Health benefits - Good mental health and well being promoted by building people’s confidence and skill levels and through working together to create a garden - Physical health improvements from the introduction of healthy food that people have grown themselves, cooking workshops, eating together and discussing food choices informally - Physical health improvements from the physical activity inherent in gardening - In a recent survey, all respondents said that being involved in the project helped them to keep active, made them feel happier, helped them feel more part of things, let them make a contribution to something worthwhile and made them feel better overall Keys to success an Less