Chinbrook Meadows Horticultural Society
A self-managed horticultural society in South East London, fostering community, well-being, and a love for nature.
Chinbrook Meadows Horticultural Society is located in the London Borough of Lewisham. Formerly farmland as part of the Baring Estate, the area became part of Chinbrook Meadows in the early 20th century. The allotments, established on the southern part of Chinbrook Meadows, now include a nature reserve and community orchard created in 1991.
Our Purpose
Gardening: cultivating flowers, fruit and vegetables solely for the consumption of family and friends.
Social Capital: to ameliorate loneliness and enable citizens to contribute to society.
Mental well-being: gardening plays a role in both preventing and alleviating mental ill-health.
Physical activity: helping plot-holders to keep fit.
Fresh, local, seasonal produce: giving access to fresh fruit and vegetables over the year.
Sense of achievement: growing vegetables requires acquiring new knowledge and skills.
Contact with nature: experiencing the seasons and gaining an understanding of the eco-system.
Provide habitats for local species: protecting and improving existing habitats, particularly the orchard.