Ex-rough sleepers turn to gardening

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Published by Max Salsbury for 24dash.com in Communities and also in Environment, Housing

A group of former rough sleepers in Bristol have been working hard on a community gardening project.The site of the project at Craftes Court, Speedwell - which was set up by Sovereign Housing Association - consists of 12 properties that provide accommodation for rough sleepers.Many residents move on quickly which causes disruption and makes it hard for the community to gel. Sovereign decided to turn the communal area into a fruit and vegetable garden as way of creating social cohesion.Sovereign ...

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