Thrive is a national charity whose mission is to research, educate and promote the use and advantages of gardening for people with a disability.

Gardening Together - how to set up a local gardening club

Gardening Together

Gardening Together

If you would like to start a local gardening club for blind and partially sighted people, but are feeling a little daunted because you’re not sure where to start, Thrive and RNIB can help! 

As part of the National Blind Gardeners’ Club, we’ve produced a new full colour, 40 page guide, which is free of charge thanks to funding from the Big Lottery Fund.

The guide draws on the experience of gardeners and professionals who have successfully launched their own club and has advice and information, tips from visually impaired gardeners, programme ideas and useful contact details. The guide is written in a friendly 'Question and Answer’ format and is available in large print, audio CD and Braille.

To get your free copy, email our Information Service or call Sue Twigg or Wendy Chamberlain on 0118 988 5688. Alternatively, you can write to us: National Blind Gardeners’ Club, Thrive, The Geoffrey Udall Centre, Beech Hill, Reading RG7 2AT.

Did you know ?
Did you know?
Did you know that Thrive is in contact with over 900 garden projects in the UK ?
If you would like to find a garden project in your area, either to volunteer or to find help for a friend or relative, call Thrive on 0118 988 5688.