Sydenham Garden is a community charity, providing gardening, nature conservation and creative opportunitiesfor the well-being of local residents and in particular those with health problems.

We provide a place where people can gain confidence and self-esteem through work and community. We offer training opportunities in areas of horticulture, conservation and arts & crafts, increasing the skills and future employability of our users.

We use part of a nature reserve to create a community garden with gardening and creative working space. Referred clients, known as co-workers, work alongside regular volunteers and trained staff. The centre and nature reserve is for the whole community, but will particularly help those coping with ill health.

Our volunteers and co-workers help in managing the reserve and in planning and planting our garden. Creative work, crafts and plants are also sold to the public.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

National Gardens Scheme Open Day - Sunday 5th July. Our first venture into this prestigious national scheme. Come and see the garden at its best!

Friends of Sydenham Garden BBQ lunch - Saturday 1st August. Our annual get together to share our news and some quality time with our loyal supporters.

GARDEN AND COURSE NEWS

Team Administrator - see Vacancies page for this new part time paid post

Volunteer Gardening session dates and times Regular Wednesday volunteer sessions in the garden 10am to 1pm.

Saturday volunteering sessions, start in the garden 10.00 am. 20 June, 18 July, 15 August.

Web skills? If you have Dreamweaver skills and could help us manage and run our website, please call on 020 8291 1650.