Statement from Springfield Allotment Steering Group

On behalf of the Springfield Community Allotment steering group:

“Springfield Community Allotment is a partnership project which is led by local community group We Are More alongside Knowle West Alliance, Knowle West Media Centre and Square Food Foundation with support from BCC Community Development. After the sad news about the closure of our partner organisation Re:work we are still committed to it being held and managed as a community resource. Our intention for the transfer of lease to WAM ‘we are more’ Afterschool club acts as a powerful demonstrator of increased community-led action which is in line with the Knowle West Alliance approach to building community power from the grassroots up.”

Springfield Community Allotment Steering group

Jasmine Tippett local resident and chair of We Are More said:

“We are More are delighted that we will continue our work growing and cooking fresh produce at Springfield Community Allotment and opening our doors widely for our community to provide a resource that many can enjoy”