School visit

22nd Jun 2022 by oldparkfarmgha

Last week a number of gardeners and myself hosted our first visit from a local school, The Jubilee L.E.A.D Academy, and going on the email that I received from Gillian Brent, I have attached it below, I can assume it was a success.

So a BIG “THANK YOU” to everyone that helped make it a success, and those who gave produce for sampling.

Dear John

Thanks so much for hosting and facilitating the two visits by children from Jubilee LEAD Academy. The children really enjoyed seeing the allotments, meeting the gardeners, seeing the plants that produce fruit and veg and tasting some of the produce. It was really well organised so the children got the most out of the short time they were there. Thanks too for providing water; that was much appreciated by the thirsty children!

Will you pass on our thanks to Jane, Kay, Gill, and all the other gardeners who showed us their plots and to Steve for talking about bee-keeping. You were all very generous with your time and knowledge, and with sharing your produce. It was great for the children to meet members of their local community who they might not otherwise come in contact with and to make links between the school and Old Park Farm Garden

I hope we have encouraged the children to think about growing their own fruit and veg when they grow up and to eat fruits and vegetables that they wouldn’t normally think they liked.

I have copied in Riley Walker, the teacher who accompanied the children today so that he has your contact details. He may well bring more children next Summer when they are studying the same topic again.

Best wishes

Gillian