Grow Broughton Needs You!

Residents living in Broughton are being invited to attend a training programme which will develop their horticultural skills. Aimed specifically at young parents aged up to 24, the Grow Broughton Project also wants to support local people into employment.

Ross Hemmings, Regeneration Investment Officer with Contour Housing Group said: “Grow Broughton is part of the STEP 1 (Salford Training and Employment Partnership) initiative, a partnership with Contour and Great Places Housing Group and funded by Salford City Council.

“It will offer units from the Level 1 OCN Community Development Work qualification. This involves learning how to plan and prepare a landscaped area, practical horticultural skills, growing and producing food and also provides an opportunity to make their local community greener.”

The training will be developed over a 10 week period and will be take place at the Higher Broughton Sure Start Centre every Thursday morning between 9.30 am and 12 noon. Childcare and travel costs are provided.

“If any young parent has an interest in horticulture, gardening or growing their own food, this course will provide them with a really good basic understanding of where to start,” said Ross. “It will also be a useful training tool should they wish to develop a career in this area and people will also get support and advice on further training and employment opportunities.”

For more information or to register your interest please contact Keira Burns on 0161 9259123 or 07786110730 or email keira.burns@greatplaces.org.uk. Places are limited and you should register as soon as possible.