ABOUT CUTTESLOWE GREENHOUSE
Cutteslowe Greenhouse is a community cooperative which was established in late 2022 after the closure of the much-loved Cutteslowe Garden Project. Consisting of greenhouses, an allotment plot and a community orchard, our purpose is to create a self-sustaining community hub in Cutteslowe Park that connects people with nature and each other through food-growing and nature-based activities.
GET INVOLVED
The Cutteslowe Greenhouse Board of Directors is currently working closely with Oxford City Council to secure a long-term lease on the greenhouses in Cutteslowe Park. In the meantime, you can join us at the Community Orchard, Plot #4 or by volunteering at/attending our pop-up cafés and events. Head to our Volunteering section if you would like to sign up to help with future events. If you'd like to support our project through becoming a member or making a one-off donation, head to the Memberships page.
Recruiting for new Board Members!
Do you feel passionate about bringing the greenhouses back into community use? Do you have skills in fundraising or business planning to help us get there? Are you able to commit regular voluntary time for the next 3-6 months to do this work? If so we'd love to hear from you. Read more about the Board roles and how to apply on the link below.
We are currently accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Volunteer with us!
Would you like to join our community? There are lots of ways to get involved! You can:
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Join our team of growers at Plot #4
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Join our monthly Orchard work parties
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Join the cooking team to help us run pop-up community lunches
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Help us coordinate events and activities
At the moment we specifically seeking a volunteer to help us with our communications and social media. If you think this could be you, please get in touch!
Community Allotment (Plot #4)
On Plot 4 of the Cutteslowe Allotments (OX2 8ES) you'll find a very special place. The current hub of our community growing activities, Plot #4 is a partnership between Cutteslowe Greenhouse, Cutteslowe Alllotment Association and Cutteslowe Community Larder. Larder members are particularly encouraged to join our weekly allotment sessions though everyone is welcome! Under expert guidance, we grow a range of organic fruit and vegetables which are donated back to the Larder. Why not join our next session - they're every Wednesday, 12-2pm. You can read more here.
Cutteslowe Greenhouse Community Orchard
Our community orchard is a space where people can come together to learn about and enjoy delicious seasonal fruit, from apples to raspberries and more. Join our regular work parties every third Sunday of the month, 10am-12pm. You can read more here.