Table 1. Main characteristics of the Arkwright Meadows and Dig In Community Gardens.
Arkwright Meadows Dig In
Location Inner city Suburban former industrial town
Who initiated Community members Health professionals
Who manages
(internally and/or
externally driven)
Community group (internal) Emerging community group
with PCT support (internal/
external)
Purpose and
motivation/s
Community development Health and environment
Type of user (where
from)
Diverse group of users from the local
neighbourhood
Unemployed, retired and
children (district wide)
Activities Vegetable and fruit growing, education
and training, community activities,
events, volunteering and recreation
Vegetable growing, growing and
cooking training sessions and
various events
Networks Strong at local, city and national levels Strong at district level, but
weaker at local level
Funding Large Lottery grants Small PCT/council grant
support
Note: PCT, Primary Care Trust.