Nathan is a regular volunteer in our garden and also volunteers for our neighbouring partner organisation The Bishop's Meadow Trust. Here are his reflections.......

“I was introduced to space2grow by Voluntary Action South West Surrey just over two years ago. The best parts for me are meeting new people, getting new ideas and the work (although that can sometimes be difficult for me). I always seem to learn new things each time I come to space2grow, about gardening or life in general. Being part of something that’s much bigger than yourself is important. I’ve really been enjoying it. I’m quite happy working on my own which I do often when I volunteer for the Bishop’s Meadow Trust just across the stream from space2grow. It’s always great to work with other people and have a chat which is what I like so much about space2grow.
Emotionally it’s been very good for me. The feeling of doing something worthwhile after having many years where I’ve been in and out of hospital and haven’t been able to get as involved as I’d like is great. I wish I’d found space2grow sooner! Through 2019 I had a health scare and so didn’t want to start anything until I had been given the all clear. When I was introduced to space2grow and I got stuck into it straight away. Every time my life seems to be going in one direction fate moves the goal posts because after a couple of months the pandemic started. I made sure I came back after the restrictions were lifted and I’ve really been enjoying it. Last week I got involved in the Queen’s Green Canopy tree planting with a group from the acre. I was able to chat to the Queen’s representative who was a Colonel in my old army regiment – the Princess of Wales regiment. You never know who you’re going to meet when you join the community at space2grow!”