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Local people looking to get more active this New Year can now join a new gardening project at the Hastings Centre run by TCV The Conservation Volunteers. The Conquest Green Gym was at the hospital last year but has crossed the road for the winter months.

Carrie Edmonds of TCV said, “This is such a lovely spot and we’re really excited to get our hands dirty and get involved with growing vegetables and looking after the nature hedges.”

TCV’s Green Gyms are half day sessions of light-to-moderate outdoor volunteering designed to help boost health with regular exercise, fresh air and company. Their special appeal is that people improve their fitness whilst improving their environment.

“Last year, we made huge progress on the lake at the Conquest, but it is too cold to be in the water now so gardening will be a perfect winter activity. Tasks can be as gentle as you like which means everyone can take part at their own pace.”

Carrie Edmonds (TCV) and team 08/01/2025

Sessions are every Wednesday morning from 10am to 1pm. It is completely free and there is a lift in the minibus available from Fearon Road.

This project runs alongside the Church Wood Green Gym on Thursday mornings. Contact [email protected] / 07764 655609 to book on.

TCV also runs the extensive East Sussex Health Walks programme with four free one hour walks in Hastings/St Leonards every week. Contact [email protected] / 07483 0507667 or see tcv.org.uk/southeast and scroll down to health walks.

Explore healthy gardening at Hastings Centre