The network provides a unique opportunity to bring project workers together to address these issues and promote good practice. Thrive believes that people of all ages and abilities should be able to realise their potential and lead independent, fulfilling lives and that structured horticultural programmes can give them the opportunity to do both. 68 regional meetings have already taken place. Meetings are held throughout each region to ensure all projects have a chance to attend. Meetings are open to people already involved or wanting to set up a social or therapeutic gardening project.
Projects are as diverse as the clients they work with.
A special network newsletter has been established. Network News comes out eight times a year and is free to projects in the network. Thrive was successful in expanding the network programme through a National Lottery Grant. Since October 2000 the programme has been co-ordinated by Development Manager, Louise Finnis Thrive has appointed three Regional Managers to help respond more effectively and locally to the needs of projects. Staff listed below in order - from left to right in photo Christine Carter Regional Manager North Richard Woollatt Regional Manager Midlands and Wales Alex Fowles Regional Manager South Louise Finnis Development Manager Carol Deadman Network Administrator Network meetings All meetings are open to anyone, in any region who is interested in the topics to be covered.