WEGGA
Helping to improve health and wellbeing
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The West End Growing Grounds Association SCIO (Charity no. SC047768) provides raised bed growing grounds for the local communities in the West End of Paisley. A Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), WEGGA aims to:-
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Prevent food poverty by improving availability of freshly grown food while increasing knowledge of nutrition, cookery and horticulture.
Engage in educational activities that promote an understanding of horticulture and the nutritional benefits of local sustainable own-grown food production
Encourage community development and cohesion by managing, improving and rejuvenating spaces and buildings that allow access and use, primarily, for the enjoyment and benefit of members and the local community.
Improve community health and wellbeing by encouraging appreciation of, and interest and participation in, horticulture.
Engage in educational activities that promote an understanding of horticulture and the nutritional benefits of local sustainable own-grown food production
Encourage community development and cohesion by managing, improving and rejuvenating spaces and buildings that allow access and use, primarily, for the enjoyment and benefit of members and the local community.
Improve community health and wellbeing by encouraging appreciation of, and interest and participation in, horticulture.
In view of the economic effects of the pandemic, the board agreed once again not to increase fees for 2023-2024. This is despite considerable additional costs in ground maintenance and garden improvements.
Membership of Wegga is free and gives access to communal activities, volunteering and educational courses. To hire growing space, see our below prices for 2023;-
Current fees:
Two 8ft x 4ft raised beds - £30 per individual member per annum
Four 8ft x 4ft raised beds - £60 per individual member per annum
Group use of four 8ft x 4ft raised beds - £68 per group per annum (max 6 members per group)
If interested please use our Contact Form available on the Contact Page, or call 07920-074862.
Membership of Wegga is free and gives access to communal activities, volunteering and educational courses. To hire growing space, see our below prices for 2023;-
Current fees:
Two 8ft x 4ft raised beds - £30 per individual member per annum
Four 8ft x 4ft raised beds - £60 per individual member per annum
Group use of four 8ft x 4ft raised beds - £68 per group per annum (max 6 members per group)
If interested please use our Contact Form available on the Contact Page, or call 07920-074862.