Management:
Constitution - November 2020. Board and name of the organisation updated on May 2021
Public consultation report - December 2020
Financial statement - 2023
Safety and Safeguarding Policy - November 2020
Equity and Diversity Policy - November 2020
Public Liability Insurance - November 2020 - 2024
PNK Garden is committed to ensuring the safety of our community. The following guidelines are designed to ensure the safety of all persons on site. Every person who is on site is responsible to ensure the guidelines are followed.
In a nutshell
Prepare your visit to the garden.
As a rule of thumb, make sure that you contributed to the garden, left it better than you found it, and had a great time.
Remember to clean the tools, tidy up and lock the gate.
Let the community know that you are opening the garden in the Whatsapp group
Take and share pictures, we love an update!
Children at the garden
Children are welcome at the garden.
Do not leave your children unattended at any time. The garden is unsupervised. Do not just assume that your child is being taken care of by another volunteer.
Children (under 16) must be accompanied and supervised at all times by their parent/guardian.
Engage in gardening activities that you can do with your child and are appropriate for their age, such as watering or sowing, and avoid construction.
Visiting the garden with children is a great opportunity to have some quality time with them. For some 'me' time, visit without children.
Preparing to visit the garden
Do not visit the garden if you feel unwell.
Message the Whatsapp group in advance to let us know when you are going to the garden, and check that it’ll be open.
Visit the garden in daylight only (check sunset time).
Wear comfortable and sturdy footwear.
Wear layers, being outside the weather is more extreme (colder, hotter, wetter)
No toilet is available on site, but there are some across the road.
No drinking water on site. Bring plenty of water with you.
You might want to bring a snack.
Bring your own gardening gloves if you can.
Have a fully charged mobile phone with you.
Safety at the garden
Respect the neighbours around the garden and minimise the noise when possible.
When possible, attend the garden in groups of 3. Always let someone know that you are in the garden and ask them to check on you.
While at the garden, always close the gate, and decide if you rather leave it locked or unlocked.
If you feel threatened do not hesitate calling 112 or 999.
Alcohol and smoking are not allowed in the garden.
Read our Safety and Safeguarding Policy.
Using tools
Wear gloves.
Only use garden tools that you know how to use and do not pose a risk to you or others.
Do not use sharp tools near others.
When you are not using a tool, put it in the wheelbarrow or box. Do not leave a tool unattended on the ground, it is dangerous.
When you are finished clean the tools with soapy water and put them back in the shed.
The use of electric tools is not allowed in the garden.
To-do-list at the garden
Introduce yourself to other volunteers.
Water each plant for 10 seconds. Remember: water just the soil and not the leaves.
Check out the cold frame and spray water until the soil of the pots is moist.
Pull out weeds and put them in the rubbish, not the compost.
Collect and take out rubbish.
Harvesting mature fruits will encourage growth. Take just what you'll eat and enjoy!
Take time to sit and relax.
Before you leave, double check that all is in order.
Share on social media (tagging @pnkgardenlnd)
Interacting with passing by and neighbours
Be kind, welcoming and informative. The garden is a growing community.
Do not leave strangers into the garden if you are alone, with children or vulnerable adults.
The great majority of people are supportive of the project. If someone has any concerns please ask them to contact pnkgardenlnd@gmail.com
Invite people to donate, join our mailing list and follow us on social media.
Ask newcomers to read this guide and brief them with other relevant information.
Do not get involved in any argument or dispute with any neighbour or person of the public. Any disputes with stakeholders will have a negative impact in the future of the garden. If someone approaches you to complain about something, let them know that you will raise their concern with the group. If they also want to contact the manager, they can email pnkgardenlnd@gmail.com