Welcome to South Seeds!

South Seeds is a community organisation based in Glasgow at Govanhill. We aim to work in partnership with residents and organisations within the local community to help improve the look and feel of the area. Under the climate challenge fund South Seeds are further developing the project to increase energy awareness and helping people learn more about growing food and reducing the amount of waste that we produce.

South Seeds
126 Calder Street
Glasgow G42 7QR
Call: 07760803352
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13/08/11

Westmoreland Street

Community Garden Continue reading →

Community consultation and Storytelling

Sunday 14th Aug 2011 at 1pm Continue reading →

Community consultations

Cragie street site Continue reading →

Schools

Working with local schools in Govanhill and surrounding
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Our Friends

Here is a list of some of the people that have helped us out since we started and people that we get the pleasure of working on a variety of projects.
Govanhill Baths Trust Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do
Urban Roots Urban Roots Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do 
Kabloom Seedbom
Kabloom Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do
Woodlands Community Garden
Woodlands Community Garden Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do
Tramway Hidden Gardens
Tramway Hidden Gardens Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do
Govanhill Housing Association
Govanhill Housing Association Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do
Antimatter Design Antimatter Design Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do 
Great Gardens GREAT Gardens Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do 
Glasgow Council Safety Services Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do
Glasgow City Council Glasgow City Council Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do
Govanhill Residents Group Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do
Community Renewal Community Renewal Very quick blurb about organisation and what they do

About us

South Seeds was formed by a group of people who all wanted to make a difference to the local community and the wider environment. Here is a little information about some of the people who are currently involved. If you would like to take part as well, then just get in touch.
South Seeds Board member 

Scott Duncan

(Project Manager)

Scott has worked with communities for over 14 years and has developed his passion for creating more sustainable communities over the past 6 years. His focus is in developing sustainable as lasting pieces of work that benefit the wider community and generate opportunities to share learning.
South Seeds Board member 

Reuben Chesters

(Chair)

Reuben graduated from The University of Edinburgh with a BSc in Sustainable Environmental Management and since then has been employed as a Home Energy Assessor with the Energy Saving Trust and Climate Adaptation Project Officer with Derby City Council.
South Seeds Board member 

Kirstie Penman

(Secretary)

Kirstie works in the Charities and Third Sector team of a well-known Scottish law firm and has several years' experience of working with community groups, charities and voluntary organisations.
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Danny Alerslowe

(Management Committee Member)

Danny is a local Councillor and has been involved in community development and environmental projects in the project area for many years. He has knowledge and experience relating to the voluntary sector, particularly in relation to green space and gardening projects.
South Seeds Board member 

Kasia Boreysia

(Management Committee Member)

Kasia has been working in environmental protection and renewable energy since 2007 as an environmental consultant and, more recently, renewable energy engineer. She has also studied the different approaches to these areas in Sweden, Germany and now the UK.
Karell 

Karell Sime

(Management Committee Member)

Karell has developed her interested growing since she was a small child, learning to garden from her Dad. Karell is keen to share advice and give practical help to people looking to learn more about growing food.
South Seeds Board member 

Flora DeBechi

(Management Committee Member)

A photography student at the Glasgow School of Art. Flora has a strong interest in gardening, traditional crafts and community development; in particular how these interact with sustainability in modern society.
Caroline Gausden 

Caroline Gausden

(Management Committee Member)

Caroline has over 8 years experience as a community education worker for artistic and environmentally themed projects. She has a postgraduate qualification in Art, Design and Architecture in Education and is currently a manager at the Centre for Contemporary Arts.
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Martin Sanden

(Management Committee Member)

Martin Sanden (Management Committee Member)Martin is a University of Glasgow archaeology student, currently on a gap year. He is committed to environmental causes and has experience in landscaping, gardening and voluntary fund raising.
South Seeds Board member 

Jessica Sankey

(Management Committee Member)

Jessica is a sociology and anthropology graduate from the University of Glasgow. She has worked with Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency and Govan Youth Information Project. She currently volunteers at a variety of community organisations.
South Seeds Board member 

Darren Wilson

(Management Committee Member)

Darren runs Kabloom Ltd, winner of the Scottish Green List 2010, who produce products that are designed to tackle green issues. He is also a co-founding member of Glasgow Guerilla Gardening and has experience running workshops and works with Giant Productions as a resident artist.
Emma 

Emma Nolan

(Management Committee Member)

Emma has experience working within communities providing impartial advice about energy awareness in the home.  Emma looks forward to working with people from all backgrounds and with various skills.
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Contact us

If you would like to get involved in any way at all, or just find out more about what we do, then feel free to contact is either by email or via any of the social networking links below. We look forward to hearing from you!
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What we Do

South Seeds is involved in a wide variety of different activities all centred around the goals of tackling climate change, promoting energy efficiency and making the local community and beyond a better place. At the moment, our activities are geared towards one main project, but we will have more soon.

Climate Challenge Fund


The South Seeds board managed to secure funding from the Climate Challenge Fund for a project running from May 2011- 31st March 2012 which had been a great opportunity to help develop a new project working with the community in Govanhill and surrounding areas. The board managed to secure this funding with support of the Scottish Government and are passionate about helping people in the community to get involved.

We aim to support individuals and groups to ‘learn more while doing’ in key areas such as; saving money and energy at home and in community buildings, community and back court growing and composting as well as other key projects related to improving the environment with the community at the heart of the project.

The Climate Challenge fund is a great opportunity for South Seeds to work with local residents, schools, community groups and partner agencies to help increase the knowledge, skills and interest in energy awareness and efficiency, energy cost savings, community growing spaces and home composting.

Energy Efficiency – save money on your fuel bills and reduce CO2

Gallery

Check out our photos to see what we've been up to in the local community and beyond.
21/09/11

Growing

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Photos by Tracy Ewan Continue reading →

Agnew Lane

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March 2011 Continue reading →

What's going on?

At South Seeds we have a lot going on - from exciting events to engage the community, new developments within our organisation and good ol' fashioned hard work to get the gardens growing well. Keep up to date by visiting this page for our latest news, events and opportunities.

News

13/08/11

Westmoreland Street

Community Garden Continue reading →

Community consultations

Cragie street site Continue reading →

Schools

Working with local schools in Govanhill and surrounding
Continue reading →

Peace garden

Community gardening, growing – volunteers welcome
Continue reading →

To see older articles in this category, click here

Events

Community consultation and Storytelling

Sunday 14th Aug 2011 at 1pm Continue reading →

To see older articles in this category, click here

Opportunities

Agnew lane – every Wednesday 6.30 – 8.00 until wed 7th

Community growing – new volunteers always welcome
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To see older articles in this category, click here