GARDENING tools and seeds are being distributed by churches in Wrexham to enable people to grow their own fruit and vegetables.
GroWrexham will see hundreds of sets of equipment and seeds handed out to people in the town and areas around Plas Madoc and Ruabon by local churches. Alongside this, there will be expert help and advice to support people as they nurture their crops.
The sets include compost, grow bags, pots, a trowel and fork, a watering can and packets of seeds.
Later tomato plants and strawberries will be available for those taking part.
The Vicar of St James’ Church in Rhosddu, Revd Sarah Errington, came up with the idea for the project.
She said: “I realised last year during the first lockdown that many more people would experience financial difficulty and being able to feed themselves and their family could be difficult.
“GroWrexham is a simple way of supporting people to help themselves.
“With the right tools and some straightforward advice, we’re hoping that more people across the town will have access to fresh and healthy…
