Date: Saturday 18th October 2025 
Time: from 12pm to 4pm. 
Event Location: Woughton on the Green Community Orchard, what3words///fees.belong.bolt 
Yes Woughton Residents🎃 
Limited spaces available. This was just BRILLIANT last year!!! 

FRUITS OF OUR LABOUR 

All home grown at our Community Garden 

FOOD WASTE 

This year the Garden now has a Co-ordinator working to get the site operational and ready for the production of food for our community fridge and community café sessions. Over the winter they underwent online training aim at providing candidates with the skills and knowledge needed to run a successful Community Garden. As well as creating a more appealing space that the community will want to spend time in they have also coordinated activities for the community payback team who have been instrumental in the development of the site. 

Composting 

The garden is now more closely linked to our Community Fridge and Community Café as since the installation of the new composting system we now process and compost the food waste from both the fridge and café at the garden. Our first batch of compost has already gone on to be used in one of our main beds saving the need to buy in fertilizers. 
 
 
 

Volunteering 

We are currently in the process of recruiting a core of regular volunteers. This will be done in conjunction with regular open garden sessions. 
 
visitors can come into the garden and take part in gardening activities, help in the day to day running of the garden and helping the garden to achieve its aims. Residents will also have the opportunity to use the polytunnel to sow their own seeds and once established take away to grow at home 
Volunteer Application Form
Once established we will look into expanding the involvement of volunteers in helping to improve other sites across the parish that are in need of improvement. Low and slow growing shrubs grown at the garden will be the distributed across the parish with the aim of reducing regular maintenance of shrub beds, around trees and street furniture. 
The main challenges with as with most community projects are that weekday hours do not always coincide with community availability. Therefore larger events have to be run on weekends or school holidays to ensure participation. 
 
 

APPLE DAY 2025 

 
Saturday 27th September 11:00am-3:00pm 
 
Woughton Community Garden 
 
Bring along some apples and join in the activities! 
(Apple picking, pressing, juicing and crafts) 
Behind 70-102 Rochfords, MK6 5DJ 
 
For more information call 01908 395681 or email events@woughtoncommunitycouncil.gov.uk 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

COMMUNITY PAYBACK 

Community Payback 
 
Our Community Payback team is an unpaid work requirement managed by the Probation Service designed to improve local areas affected by crime. 
 
The Community Payback team has been involved in various projects, such as cleaning up public spaces and assisting with landscaping. 
 
The Community Payback team have continued to use the Woughton Community Garden site on a biweekly basis primarily as a base.  
 
 
Community Payback
 
 
 

URGENT INQUIRIES 

For inquiries please either telephone our office number on 01908 395681 or email james.appleby@woughtoncommunitycouncil.gov.uk and leave your name contact number and brief description of enquiry. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

Can anyone visit the Community Garden at any time? 
Anyone can visit the garden young or old (children accompanied by an adult). Garden opening times are usually Wednesday mornings (9am-12pm) and Friday afternoons (12pm-2pm). However, if you wish to visit the garden at another time you can get in contact to arrange a more convenient time. james.appleby@woughtoncommuntiycouncil.gov.uk 
What happens to the produce grown and harvested at the Community Garden? 
Anyone who wishes to help at the garden are welcome to enjoy some of the produce. Most of the produce goes to our Community Fridge or Community Café at our main Hub between Jonathans and Garraways where it is distributed on a Tuesday morning 
How can I volunteer? 
 
The easiest way is to just turn up on a Wednesday morning or Friday afternoon with appropriate clothing for gardening. If you would like to find out more information, please contact James on 07825413778 or email. 
james.appleby@woughtoncommuntiycouncil.gov.uk 
 
If you are interested in volunteering, you complete a Volunteer Application Form and return it to us.  
Where is the Community Garden? 
The community garden is located in Two Halls Park between 102-104 Rochfords (opposite Hamlins), Coffee Hall, MK65DJ. It is a 3 min walk from our offices on Garraways. The What3Words location is ///salad.slurs.prep. There is parking on Hamlins or at the entrance to Two Halls Park or at the old church car park on Lloyds at the end of Rochfords. Both are a short walk through the park. 
Do you use pesticides? 
No. The garden is a ‘chemical’ free site. We do not use chemical pesticides or fertilizers. 
Is it safe for children? 
The site is safe for Children and is a great place for them to learn about gardening. However, they must be supervised by a parent or guardian. 
What do I need to bring to the Community Garden? 
Please come prepared with: 
• Suitable clothes and footwear (preferably boots). 
• Gardening gloves (we can provide these if needed). 
• A hat and sunscreen during the summer months. 
We provide tools, guidance, and refreshments. 
What times is the Community Garden Open? 
The community Garden is currently open on Wednesday mornings (9am-12pm) and Friday afternoons (12pm-2pm). However, times will occasionally vary if there is an event on at the garden. We are looking at extending the times to out of office hours so keep an eye on the website for any updates. 
 
 
 

CONTACT US 

 
If you have any queries, questions or concerns regarding any areas of the Community Garden please do get in touch" 
01908 395681 or 07825413778 
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