“The work that Edible High Town’s been doing has massively helped my perception of my local environment in High Town. I’m not from the UK. Sometimes, the litter and neglect I see here are so bad that I get really depressed about living here. I saw their Edible High Town gardens pop up all over High Town, on Burr Street, Edward Street, even the spring bulbs on the corner of Cobden Street. They’re a ray of hope, and it’s lovely to see that people who live here care enough to do things. It makes me feel a lot better about living here."

“​​I recently lost my job, I was feeling quite low. Seeing the advert for the edible garden volunteers, lifted my spirits - literally! I attended and loved it. The organisers are very welcoming and I found it gave me a sense of purpose, something to get up for. Plus, I can visualise how my efforts will benefit others. I have lived in the neighbourhood for 13 years and met more High Town locals in one day than I have over that entire period. I hope to be part of this group even after I start working again.”

"I took part in volunteering sessions and grew sunflowers from seeds they gave me. Gardening’s been a lifeline during Covid-19, as volunteering sessions kept on going during most of the pandemic.”

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