Lynn’s Story
I love being a part of the Incredible Edible team! I can follow my passion of linking communities and growing food sustainably with them and also connect me to other projects and people in the local area who have the same passion, positivity and like-minded ideas that we can share together.
The strength of what we can achieve together is awesome. I began as a volunteer which led me to enrol on the Growing Leaders programme. I initially was unsure what to expect from the training but found it has been a huge eye opener. To upscaling ideas, to starting from the beginning and looking at the bigger picture of how an individual or small group can really make a difference. I have been able to use this knowledge given to create meaningful spaces in areas that where once viewed as waste land.
I have gained in strength and mindset through Incredible Edible, now connecting with local councils and other asset-based groups which I would not have even thought about or had the knowledge or desire to otherwise do without the support and advice from my peers at Incredible Edible.
I have then been inspired to build a local community garden with the support of IE Leeds and awaiting fruit trees in the Autumn to start an orchard! It has been quite a journey for me so far! But one that I’m very lucky to have so far.
