

If you’d like to get involved with Growing Well, learn all about horticulture from our professional team, meet new people, and enjoy a healthy, active day working outside in a beautiful setting, then why not try a Community Volunteering day at one of our sites. Growing Well is a farm-based mental health charity originating near Kendal in South Cumbria, and with sites in West Cumbria and at Tebay Services. The horticultural context is key to our charity as it provides a safe, supportive working environment to nurture mental health recovery for those people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. Growing Well works with people on a weekly basis to help rebuild a sense of purpose, to engage in meaningful and fulfilling activity and to build hope for the future. These non-therapeutic days are currently on Fridays each week and can be attended weekly or just as a drop-in opportunity.
Job Vacancy
We’re looking for a strategic commercial leader to help shape the future of H&H Land & Estates across 3 locations: Carlisle, Durham & Staveley (multi-site leadership role)Competitive salary + company car/car allowance + excellent benefitsAs H&H continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced,…
Volunteering
Volunteering – we have small but growing team of volunteers here at Larch Cottage, so if you want to get out of the house, meet new people and get gardening whilst keeping fit- drop us an email or pop in.
Apprenticeship
Horticulturalist / Gardening Apprentice We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to pursue a career in horticulture and has a proven interest in plants. You will work under our head gardener, maintaining and developing the gardens which are constantly evolving. You will also…
Volunteering
Our Young Rangers programme offers a unique opportunity for young people aged 14 to 18 years to get involved in practical conservation volunteering. Young Rangers activities are led by experienced Rangers from both the LDNPA and partner organisations.

SRUC Barony Open Days 13 August, 8 October and 26 November 2026
University of Lancashire Open Days 16 August, 11 October and 21 November 2026

Lancaster University Open Days 12 September and 17 October 2026