Westcliff
Trust Links Westcliff
Westcliff was our founding project site, and over the years we have transformed the one-acre former allotment from an overgrown dumping ground into a productive growing area for fruit and vegetables, a beautiful flower garden, wildlife area, and a hub for courses, workshops and support. The site also features chickens and beehives.
Members days take place at Westcliff Monday to Thursday, 9:30am to 3:30pm.
Our members tend the garden alongside staff and volunteers, using therapeutic gardening to improve confidence, get exercise, learn new skills, and have fun with friends. Everything we grow at Westcliff is for sale in our shop (open 9am to 4pm) and we run community events open to the public throughout the year.
Groups available to Westcliff Members
Tuesdays
- 10am -12pm Art Group
- 1pm – 2pm Music
Become a member today
To become a Growing Together member, please visit our referrals page and complete a form. If you have any questions please get in touch with our friendly team.
Trust Links Westcliff
47 Fairfax Drive
Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9AG
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