What is the Community Growing and Food Network (CGFN)?
The Community Growing and Food Network is facilitated by Durham Community Action to bring together organisations with projects or an interest in food growing, gardening and food systems.
The network enables community groups and organisations from all sectors to connect, communicate and collaborate to support each other and share good practice.
Meetings are held quarterly in-person and online – with a particular focus on in-person meetings to showcase community spaces and hold practical workshops.
Why join the network?
Network meetings are a space to share best practice, learn and develop new skills with practical workshops and network with like-minded organisations across the county. Everyone is welcome to showcase what they do or deliver on a topic that is relevant to their organisation.
Previous network meeting themes include topics such as Growing for Wellbeing, Gardens for All, Basic Gardening Skills and Wildlife and Climate Friendly Growing.
By joining our mailing list and Facebook group, you can share and receive relevant updates from the group.
How to join the network
If you would like to discuss anything further or be added to the mailing list, please email Georgia Donohue georgia.donohue@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
If you would like to join the Facebook group, then email us to let us know why you would like to join so your request can be approved.
Upcoming Dates
Network meetings:
- Thursday 22nd January: Year-Round Growing, Ushaw Community Garden
- Tuesday 28th April: TBC
- Thursday 14th July: TBC
- Thursday 15th October: TBC
Other events:
- Saturday 7th February: Durham Organic Gardeners Association – Potato Day 2026. Bowburn Community Centre, 10.00am - 1.00pm.
In Partnership with Food Durham
Food Durham is a partnership network that works to promote sustainable food practices and improve access to nourishing food across County Durham. The partnership takes a strategic approach to food system change by bringing together organisations, businesses and communities to work towards a better food future for everyone. In 2025, County Durham was awarded a Sustainable Food Places Silver award for its coordinated action on food.
