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Learning New Skills Through Community Gardening
Community gardening is a great way to develop practical skills while making a positive impact on your local community.
At Inspero, you can gain experience in:
• Growing fruit, vegetables and herbs
• Composting and reducing waste sustainably
• Caring for soil and encouraging biodiversity
• Basic landscaping and garden maintenance
• Teamwork and project coordination
These skills can also support future opportunities in:
• Environmental work
• Sustainability
• Horticulture
• Education
• Community projects
Every seed planted is an opportunity to learn something new.
03/07/2026
Stronger Communities Together
A strong community is built on kindness, compassion and people looking out for one another.
At Inspero, we're proud to support local people through our Food Bank, Community Shop and Community Fridge at Kempshott Village Hall. Every Tuesday, we provide access to food, everyday essentials and a welcoming place where people know they're not alone.
Whether someone needs a little extra support or wants to find out how they can help, everyone is welcome.
Together, we can make a real difference.
Find out more:
🌐 https://www.inspero.org.uk/basingstoke-food-bank/
The Social Benefits of Community Gardening
Community gardens are about much more than growing plants – they help bring people together.
At Inspero, we see how shared gardening activities can create friendships, build confidence and strengthen local communities.
Some of the benefits include:
• Meeting people from different backgrounds and generations
• Reducing loneliness and encouraging social connections
• Sharing skills, knowledge and experiences
• Transforming unused spaces into thriving community hubs
A community garden can help grow connections just as much as it grows vegetables and flowers.
How Many Bees Can You Spot?
The bees are busy at this time of year, buzzing around our gardens, parks and community spaces.
Next time you're outside, why not keep an eye out and see how many different types of bee you can find? You might be surprised by the variety visiting your garden or local community garden.
Every bee plays an important role in helping plants, flowers and crops to thrive.
Let us know how many different bees you spot!
Find out more about Inspero: www.inspero.org.uk
Join Us for Our July Cooking Club!
Bookings are now open for our July Children's Cooking Club – the perfect opportunity for young chefs to get hands-on in the kitchen, learn new skills and have fun creating tasty recipes.
Our Cooking Club provides a friendly and supportive environment where children can build confidence, develop independence and enjoy trying something new.
📅 Wednesday 1st July 2026
This will be our final Cooking Club before we take a break for the summer, so don't miss out!
Book your place here:
https://www.inspero.org.uk/event/cooking-club-wednesday-1st-july-2026/
We look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces for a fun-filled session.
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Inspero Community Garden Stratton Park
Basingstoke
RG225HN
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
