Central Community Gardening

Central Community Gardening is a project managed by the Mechanics' Institution Trust and takes place in two locations: Westcott Community Allotment and the Central Community Centre Garden.

The project aims to provide inclusive gardening activities that bring people together and promote sustainability and horticulture. It is supported by a number of organisations and community groups, including the Live Well Team at Swindon Borough Council, Central Area Resident Improvement Group, the Harbour Project, South Swindon in Bloom, and Blooming Smiles.

Two volunteer-led groups regularly participate in the gardening activities organised by the Mechanics' Institution Trust and SBC Live Well team. These groups are the Global Gardeners and Mechanics' Maintenance Team.

The Mechanics' Maintenance Team participates in gardening as well as other activities such as painting and litter picking around the Railway Village to help keep the area clean and tidy.

The Global Gardeners mostly focus on the Community Allotment and Central Community Garden.