Bancffosfelen villagers in fruit and veg offer
Green fingered Bancffosfelen villagers are offering a helping hand to residents who are unable to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
Not-for-profit Banc Organics do the growing and distribute them in the Gwendraeth Valley.
The community supported food growing scheme offers a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, which is grown by volunteers at two sites, and then sold as weekly boxes.
Members can chose what they want grown, with some households being eligible for vouchers towards the cost of the produce.
The scheme, supported by Carmarthenshire Community Challenge, runs from January to June and boxes are delivered to pick up points near the customer’s home.
The council’s executive board member for sustainability, Cllr Pam Palmer said: “This is a great opportunity for families to buy home grown produce if they’re not in a position to be able to grow them.
“Growing your own vegetables and fruit is cheaper than buying and much more satisfying. Also, home grown has a much better taste.”
Regular Farm Days (on a Saturday or Sunday) are also held and members are encouraged to visit one of the growing sites and see what is involved in growing their food.
Not-for-profit Banc Organics do the growing and distribute them in the Gwendraeth Valley.
The community supported food growing scheme offers a wide range of seasonal fruit and vegetables, which is grown by volunteers at two sites, and then sold as weekly boxes.
Members can chose what they want grown, with some households being eligible for vouchers towards the cost of the produce.
The scheme, supported by Carmarthenshire Community Challenge, runs from January to June and boxes are delivered to pick up points near the customer’s home.
The council’s executive board member for sustainability, Cllr Pam Palmer said: “This is a great opportunity for families to buy home grown produce if they’re not in a position to be able to grow them.
“Growing your own vegetables and fruit is cheaper than buying and much more satisfying. Also, home grown has a much better taste.”
Regular Farm Days (on a Saturday or Sunday) are also held and members are encouraged to visit one of the growing sites and see what is involved in growing their food.
Every Tuesday morning volunteer sessions are held so customers can learn how to grow their own food.
The group is small and always glad of help.
The group is small and always glad of help.
If you’re interested in volunteering contact Sue Bilsborough 01554 810894 or visit www.bancorganics.co.ukIf you are making a difference to your community then we want to know about it.
Sign up to the Carmarthenshire Community Challenge at www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/communitychallenge or call 01267 224902.
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