Summary

This page contains information about the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) Oadby and Wigston Green Gym. The Oadby and Wigston Green Gym is the first of its kind in Leicestershire, and is working in partnership with the Oadby and Wigston Borough Council to create a community allotment on Aylestone Lane Allotments in Wigston.

 

What is a Green Gym?

 

The BTCV Green Gym is a scheme that inspires you to improve your health and the environment at the same time. It offers you the opportunity to work out in the open air through local, practical environmental or gardening work.

Going to gyms and sports centres doesn't appeal to everyone. The BTCV Green Gym is a great alternative. It helps people of all ages to be physically active by providing:

• A regular programme of outdoor sessions of Green Gym activities
• Training and development of new skills
• Partnerships with local health services

Increasing physical activity and being outside in a green space also has proven benefits for mental health, helping to reduce stress and overcome depression. Green Gyms also aim to create a sustainable project for future generations to enjoy, and we offer a wide range of training to support the volunteers that wish to take on the responsibility of running the project.

 

Progress to Date

• Our progress so far includes:
• Building our polytunnel, raised beds, and compost bins
• Digging over three out of four flat beds
• Digging our pond and planting a native species hedgerow, wildflower area and long season meadow.
• Planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and herbs.

 

Main Aims of the Project

 

Why Get Involved?

 

 

If you would like to be involved in The Green Gym in any capacity or need further information  email  |BTCV or telephone (Leicester) 0116 255 3515

 

For more information see www.btcv.org| {external}

 

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