Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside.

23/06/2026

08/06/2026

Fantastic to see Grow Blackpool recognised in the latest edition of Lancashire Life Magazine.
Live near Grange Park? This amazing green space is a hidden gem and it's the ideal place to either learn about gardening, meet new people, or just connect with nature. 🌿

Wow! Grow Blackpool our beautiful community garden is featured in the latest edition of Lancashire Life. 🌺

We will be opening the garden to the public as part of The National Open Garden Scheme on Saturday the 20th of June 11am to 3pm. All admission fees goes to charity. We will be selling our home grown perennials and plants and delicious cakes and refreshments.

Grow Blackpool In the National Garden Scheme
Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside.
At the grange Blackpool

04/06/2026

🛠️ 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🌳

The Northern Network and Groundwork were absolutely delighted to support the BIG Build Day yesterday at N-Vision and the Princess Alexandra Home in Blackpool.

The aim was transform these green spaces into accessible, beautiful areas for everyone to enjoy.

We were completely overwhelmed by the incredible support from our local volunteers. Together, with expert help from Multipave NW Ltd and Beaverbrooks staff, we managed to:

🛖 Demolish a dangerous old shed
🎋 Build two large raised planters
🎨 Paint benches and refresh the gardens
🛣️ Repave a polytunnel & dig out a brand-new path
👣Create new paved areas and lay down a safe sand surface

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and got involved. This is a shining example of what can be achieved when a community comes together! ❤️

03/06/2026

🌿 Looking for a role where you can make a real difference to young people's lives while working in one of the North West's most beautiful heritage sites?

We're recruiting a Youth Engagement Assistant at Rivington Terraced Gardens! This part-time role is perfect for someone passionate about youth development, volunteering, community engagement and the outdoors.

You'll help inspire young people to get involved, develop volunteering opportunities, support a new youth forum and play a key role in shaping the future of this unique community space.

📍 Rivington, Horwich
⏰ 18 hours per week
📅 Fixed term to July 2027 (with potential extension)

If you're enthusiastic, organised and love helping young people thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create the next generation of Rivington champions! 🌱👇
https://www.groundwork.org.uk/jobs/rivington-youth-engagement-assistant/

03/06/2026

🌟 It’s Volunteers’ Week! 🌟

Quite simply, Groundwork wouldn’t be able to change places and change lives without our incredible volunteers. You are the heart of everything we do. 💚

Beyond the amazing physical impact, volunteering is all about connection - bringing people and communities closer together.

To all of our volunteers, past and present - thank you for your invaluable efforts, your passion and your time. We look forward to continuing to work together to make a real difference! 🤝✨

29/05/2026

☀️ A glorious, sunny day at Grow Speke today!
It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying the sunshine in this lovely green space.
We even spotted this lovely creature chilling out by the pond. 🦟

Say hello to a Broad-bodied Chaser dragonfly!
It's quite a common dragonfly that can be seen in summer around ponds and lakes and even in gardens. It lives up to its name: its flattened body gives it a broad look.
𝑆𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐 𝑛𝑎𝑚𝑒: 𝐿𝑖𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑢𝑙𝑎 𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎.

27/05/2026

Love this! ❤️
Prioritising our wellbeing is so important, yet it’s often the first thing we neglect. That’s why groups like this at At the grange are absolutely vital.

We are so lucky to have Community Hub at Grange Park. This new Women’s Wellbeing Group is just another fantastic example of the amazing, life-changing services they constantly run for the local community.

If you need a breath of fresh air, a listening ear, or just some time for yourself, please take a look at the details below. You don't have to walk your path alone. 👇

✨ A new space for women to connect, talk, heal and feel supported is coming to The Grange. ✨

Our Women’s Wellbeing Group is starting this June and is open to all women across the Fylde Coast.

Whether you’re looking for friendship, support, a listening ear, or simply some time for yourself, you are warmly welcome here. This is a safe and supportive space to share, connect and grow together.

🌸 Every Wednesday
🌸 Starting 3rd June
🌸 1.30pm
🌸 The Grange Community Centre
🌸 Open to all women across the Fylde Coast

You do not have to go through things alone. Come as you are. 💕

26/05/2026

🌿 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃 🌿

Following the huge success of our recent green space consultations in Speke, we've added more workshop dates!

If you live in this is your chance to have your say on how we can make local green spaces healthier, happier and more inclusive for everyone.

🛍️ Bonus: You’ll receive a £15 shopping voucher as a thank you for your time and input!

The sessions are relaxed and friendly. See the details below to find a time that suits you and help us shape the future of Speke! 👇

🎉 MORE DATES ANNOUNCED! 🎉

Well done to everyone who joined the recent Love Speke’s Green Spaces consultation workshops.

Because they were such a success, Groundwork and University of Liverpool have added some brand-new dates!

If you missed out last time, you can still have your say on how we use and improve our local green spaces to make Speke healthier and more inclusive.

Spaces are friendly, relaxed and open to all. Come along and help shape the future of our neighborhood.

🌟 As a thank you for your time and input, you’ll receive a £15 shopping voucher!

👇 See details below:

18/05/2026

📢 The Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now open! 🌳

That's right - the fund that's already enabled 122 community groups to improve 400,000m2 of green space across the city region has re-opened for 2026.

Want to create a community garden? Green up an urban alleyway? Restore an allotment to its former glory?

You can apply for grants between £2,000 - £40,000 if you're a GM-based community group with plans to increase the amount of accessible, nature-rich green space where people need it most.

Visit https://gmet.org.uk/green-spaces-fund for more information and to apply. Deadline 3rd August 2026.