A community horticulture venture for
local citizens including people with
a learning disability
The Gates is a not-for-profit horticultural venture that offers local citizens, including people with a learning disability, an opportunity to develop new skills within the local community. It is situated in a tranquil setting at the rear of Brentwood Borough Council’s London Road cemetery and includes beds, greenhouses and a sensory woodland walk.
The aim is to promote independence, choice and inclusion in a safe and supportive environment, involving participants, staff and volunteers in a wide range of activities including horticulture, safe garden management, art and craft workshops, bee keeping and sale of produce in local outlets.
‘It is a delight to see him after he has had a day at The Gates- he is so bucked up at being with Mary , Sandra and Co. and with helping your clients. Keep up the good work."
Mr G
Participants
The Gates is a horticultural project run by the Brentwood based charity Frontline Partnership. It offers a safe and supportive environment where local people, including those with a learning disability, can develop new skills in a horticultural setting.
The site comprises of numerous large greenhouses, an extensive walled garden and a tranquil Sensory Walk. Our clients have the opportunity to participate in woodwork, arts and crafts, bee keeping and all things horticultural!
We are open on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am until 3pm and we offer flexible placements for all participants, including holiday attendance.For more information on placements, volunteering or funding please contact:
Mary Yiannoullou (Project Leader): 07887 742622
Click here for The Gates information pack
Calendar of Events 2021
Fragrant Flowers & Canapes 2021
Brentwood Art Trail
Music in the Dell
PLANTING FOR BRENTWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL
This year, The Gates are thrilled to be given the honour of planting the hanging baskets and troughs for Brentwood and Shenfield High Street
