THE Parish of Badshot Lea and Hale is spearheading a new community food growing project with the support of Farnham in Bloom and other community groups.

The Incredible Edible movement started in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, in 2007. People started growing food that was free for all to take and it transformed their community.

A group of Farnham residents have decided to spread this magic to Hale and are promising planters and free food in the near future.

John Ely, a member of the Farnham in Bloom community group, said: “We have been very fortunate that Farnham Town Council have offered us three planters to get going. We already have food growing that we can put into the planters thanks to the work of the Post 19 charity.”

Carol McFarlane, who runs the Hale Community Project, added: “It feels like the village is growing in community spirit, more and more initiatives are bringing us together to work for the benefit of all. I am very excited about this project, I’m particularly hoping the young people of the village will get involved with planting and growing.”

Reverend Lesley Crawley said: “There are a number of groups involved in this, Farnham in Bloom, Hale Community Project, The Bungalow, Transition Farnham, Farnham Local Food and St Mark’s Church. However, everybody and anybody can get involved. If you want to know more, just contact me.”

For further information call Rev Lesley Crawley on 01252 820537 or email [email protected].