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SOCIAL
ENTERPRISES
Grassroots Produce
Fayre Traders Food Co-op
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Location:
Unit 18 Peel Precinct, Carlton Vale, NW6
BBE has been
instrumental in the formation of this volunteer led social enterprise
whose aims are to increase access to high quality affordable fruit
and vegetables for their 61 members. Following the success of the
Co-op launched April 2001 Grassroots Produce will be operating a
full time shop service and Food Box scheme in mid 2003.
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Little Acorn Garden
& Tool Club
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Location:
Stonebridge
BBE continues
to support this resident based community group (constituted June
2001) whose aims are:
· To
contribute to the environmental improvement of the new houses and
flats
· To instil and encourage pride in residents in their living
environment
· To encourage residents to get involved in organic gardening
and the growing of fruit and vegetables.
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To enable this, BBE
donated £767 of garden tools and equipment to the group, to establish
a community tools for loan scheme based in Stonebridge Shopping Precinct.
Planting for Wildlife
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BBE's highly
successful programme of initiatives encouraging a healthier and
more productive use of green space, Regular programme of events
include:
"Herbs
for Health"
673 persons introduced to "sowing and growing" herbs whilst
actively promoting sustainability - peat free compost, recycled
pulp pots and perennial herbs.
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"Trees
for Health"
230 fruit trees distributed (valued at over £3,500) during
National Tree Week 2000, 2001 and 2003 in Chalkhill, Stonebridge,
Kingsbury, Kilburn and Church End. Multiple benefits including:
· Economic and health benefits of free seasonally fresh fruit
on a sustainable basis.
· Increased carbon sink capacity and thereby improved air
quality.
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