Dobbies say that they’re committed to bringing a smile to its local communities, and is inviting anyone who has a community space that needs gardening knowledge and inspiration – indoors or outdoors – to get in touch.
Dobbies say their colleagues are passionate about gardens and plants, championing garden living all year round to create experiences that bring people and communities together. It’s Swansea store will select a project to support from the nominations that are made. The winning groups will receive products, tools and plants to help bring their community space to life during a personal-shopper session with a dedicated Dobbies’ colleague. In addition to this, there will be volunteer hours allocated to help bring the project to fruition.
Successful applicants will receive support over the year to keep their indoor or outdoor space blooming.
Nick Anderson, Dobbies’ Operations Director, says he is looking forward to hearing from groups across the country. He said: “There are so many brilliant community groups near our Swansea store – from schools and nurseries, to In Bloom Groups and charities, and even local sports teams. Our store colleagues are ready to take on a fresh challenge for this year and we want to hear from groups in Swansea who would benefit from our support.
“If anyone knows of a community group that has a garden living project in need of our help, please encourage them to enter.”
Applications are now open for Dobbies Community Gardens , with those entering needing to be located within 20 miles of Dobbies’ Swansea store.
Nominated projects will be invited along to the Swansea store for the free Grow How session on Saturday 4 May, 10.30am, and the winner will be announced. The winning team for each store will meet the Dobbies’ colleagues that will support them throughout the project.
(Lead image: Stuart Attwood)
