Carers urged to sign up for project

3:07pm Sunday 11th May 2008

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Carers who deserve a much needed break are being invited to take time out for themselves and join the Stanacre Allotment Project.

The project at Northallerton Road, Undercliffe, runs every Thursday and is organised by Carers' Connections Bradford, a specialist service hosted by Bradford District Care Trust. It is a free gardening activity open to any carer in the area and is easy to reach on the Green Line bus route.

Eileen Armstrong, who has been a carer for 20 years, for various family members, said: "I love coming here, it's so therapeutic.

"You don't have to have experience, you learn from sharing tips with each other and it's a great way to relax and unwind. It's very flexible and you can be involved as much as you want. Everyone is friendly and you get to meet new people."

The team is busy planting a range of fruit and vegetables to be used in healthy homegrown meals and getting the plot set for the summer months.

Jan Rhodes, carers support co-ordinator said: "Many carers set aside their own needs to provide care to their loved ones. The allotment project allows time to take a much needed break and keep active."

For information about attending the allotment or for any other event run by the team contact Jan Rhodes on 01274 363440.