Wellbeing Garon Park

🌱 At Garon Park, we’re turning food waste into opportunity! 🌱

Food waste is a major environmental challenge, particularly when it ends up in landfill and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. At Wellbeing at Garon Park, we’re doing our bit to tackle this by looking at how we can manage our food waste right here on site and turn it into something valuable…nutrient-rich compost for our gardens and growing spaces. 🌿

This initiative is about more than simply reducing waste. It’s about creating a more sustainable cycle where food waste can return to the soil, supporting our growing projects, biodiversity and the wider wellbeing of our community. 🌍💚

We’re incredibly grateful to Building a sustainable future together. for their generous funding, which has enabled us to establish this fantastic initiative and take another step towards a more sustainable Garon Park.

♻️ Waste becomes compost.
Compost supports soil.
Healthy soil supports growth.
And growing together supports wellbeing.

🎥 Watch our YouTube video to find out more about what we’re doing and why food waste matters.

https://youtu.be/QUBKghi4rUA

And if you’re thinking about composting at home, remember that safe composting is important. Food waste needs to fully break down before being used in the garden, and it’s worth getting expert advice to make sure your composting method is safe and suitable for your needs.

Together, we can turn food waste into something positive. 🌱

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💚 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS! 🌿

Last week, we had a very special visitor to Garon Park, Her Royal Highness, The Princess of Wales! 👑✨

Although the visit was kept a secret from our staff and volunteers, we knew we had to make sure our beautiful park and community garden were looking their very best for the occasion. And, as always, our amazing volunteers did a fantastic job! 🌼🌱

We want to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who gives their time, energy and dedication to keeping our green spaces looking so wonderful. Your hard work, commitment and pride in what you do make such a difference to Wellbeing at Garon Park and our wider community. 💚

We hope you feel incredibly proud of yourselves and the important role you play in making our park such a special place for everyone to enjoy.

We are so grateful for each and every one of you. Our volunteers really are at the heart of what we do! 💚🌻

Thank you for everything you do! 🌿

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⚽️ FREE FOOTBALL SESSIONS – EVERY TUESDAY! ⚽️

Fancy getting back on the pitch, meeting new people and enjoying some casual football? 🙌

Come along to Just Play Kickabout 18+ at Garons 5-a-side Pitches in Southend! 🦁⚽️

📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 11am–12pm
📍 Garons 5’s Pitches
💷 FREE
👥 18+ – mixed sessions

No trials. No pressure. No experience needed — just turn up, play and enjoy yourself! ❤️

The sessions are open to everyone, including those returning to football, beginners and players with disabilities.

📩 For more information: essexfa_disability_1@outlook.com

Garons 5aSide Centre

Come along, have a kickabout and find your game! ⚽️🔥

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