Get Growing: Join BOST for ‘Chop & Chat’ Social Evening Gardening Sessions This Summer!
Get your hands dirty and make a visible difference in SE1 this summer! Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) is launching Chop & Chat, a series of relaxed, friendly, drop-in evening sessions focusing on our green waste and composting.
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or have never picked up a trowel, these sessions are designed for everyone. Each evening features a short, informal educational talk covering essential green composting topics, including home composting setup, plant identification, and practical, sustainable urban gardening techniques. Best of all, you will directly help us protect our urban ecosystems by turning local green waste into high-quality compost, and take some away with you!
About Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST)
Founded in 2000 by local residents, Bankside Open Spaces Trust is an award-winning environmental and volunteering charity. BOST manages, protects, and enhances over a dozen parks and gardens across Southwark and Lambeth. Driven by the core belief that access to green spaces drastically improves health and mental wellbeing, the trust works tirelessly to keep the heart of London blooming, bio-diverse, and community-focused.
The Summer Event Schedule
All sessions are free to attend and run from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please check the dates and locations below to register:
- Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Waterloo Millennium Green
Kick off the series in a beautiful green oasis. No pre-registration is required to drop in, but you can book a reminder via the Eventbrite Page. - Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Crossbones Graveyard & Garden of Remembrance
Garden in one of London’s most historic and poignant spiritual sanctuaries. Secure your free place via the Eventbrite Page. - Wednesday, 26 August 2026 – Red Cross Garden
Spend a summer Wednesday evening in a historic, award-winning Victorian garden space. Register via the Red Cross Garden Eventbrite Page.
What to bring: Just yourself and an eagerness to learn! Tools and guidance are fully provided by the team. Keep an eye on our BOST News & Events Page or our Instagram profile for any weather-related live updates or event stories. You can view other events at this link.
