For the University’s 50th anniversary, Kent Union and its volunteers have been given some money to redevelop the campus garden, to create a peaceful space away from busy campus life.

Not only does this project give students the opportunity to shape the way that campus looks, it’s a great way to get beat deadline stress and gain some practical skills.

Volunteers are invited to come along to the sessions which are taking place every other week and help clear the shrubs and plan what the garden will look like in the future.

The first session involved clearing large areas of the ground to provide a new base for development – five volunteers came out on a remarkably warm day to help out.

The second session involved painting the campus garden shed to make it a more friendly space for volunteer gardeners to meet.

Tom Abbott, Kent Union’s Volunteer Projects Coordinator, is leading the project:

‘Despite the cold weather five volunteers took up the task of painting the shed up at the campus garden – I was really impressed with their dedication and hard work. Once the project is complete the shed will be a base for all the activity we hope will go on at the garden and thanks to the Kent Union volunteers.’

If you’re interested in getting involved it’s not too late – this project will continue on into next term. Email volunteering@kent.ac.uk to register your interest or visit Kent Union’s website to sign up for the next project.