How You can get involved
There’s a role for everyone in Swad in Bloom, no matter your age, background or experience. Whether you have green fingers, creative flair, a passion for your community (or just a free hour to spare) we’d love to welcome you!
Explore the many ways to get involved below:
Community Litter Picking
Help keep Swadlincote beautiful and clean!
Our community litter picks are a simple but effective way to improve our shared spaces and show pride in where we live.
What you can do at our litter picking events:
Join organised clean-up days in parks, streets, or community areas
Collect litter with grabbers and bags (all equipment provided)
Work in pairs or groups for safety and fun
Enjoy a chat and a cuppa afterwards!
Our litter picking events are for anyone to join, from students to retirees, families to local business. Just drop us a message or check out the calendar and we would love to include you in our next event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Market Stalls and Fundraising
As a not-for-profit group, all of Swad in Bloom’s activities are funded by donations, grants, and community fundraising. Supporting our fundraising efforts is a great way to contribute, even if you can’t commit regularly.
You can help by:
Swing by and take a look at the different handmade items, plants, crafts, and seasonal goodies.
Getting your face painted
Joining the raffle
Having a chat
Every pound raised goes back into flowers, tools, compost, workshops, signage, and community activities.
We attend most large events in swadlincote and look forward to seeing you there.
Princess Diana Memorial Garden
We’re proud to care for this peaceful and meaningful space in Swadlincote Town Centre. The Princess Diana Memorial Garden is a place of reflection, memory, and community pride.
Volunteer tasks include:
Seasonal planting and replanting
Regular weeding, pruning, and deadheading
Watering during hot spells
General tidying and upkeep
No gardening experience is needed, just a willingness to help and learn.
Flower Bed Planting Around Swadlincote
From public beds to planters and baskets, Swad in Bloom keeps Swadlincote colourful year-round. We coordinate planting across key areas in the town, often in partnership with schools and businesses.
Volunteer opportunities:
Seasonal planting days (spring, summer, autumn)
Watering and maintenance
Helping transport soil, compost, and plants
A great way to beautify public spaces, meet others, and make a visible impact on your town.
Floral Workshops
Want to learn more about gardening, flowers, or eco-friendly planting? Our floral workshops are open to everyone!
Workshops may include:
Flower arranging for beginners
Wreath Making
Hanging basket design
Sustainable gardening tips
And many more
All tools and materials provided. We aim to keep events free or low-cost thanks to grant funding and donations.
Craft Club & Community Tree
Swad in Bloom’s Craft Club is all about creativity and community spirit. We make decorations for events, fundraising stalls, and the town’s Community Tree — a beautiful seasonal display in the heart of Swadlincote.
Activities include:
Seasonal crafts
Creating decorations for our community tree
Socialising and making new friends in a relaxed space
All ages and abilities welcome
Annual Sunflower Competition
Our sunflower competition brings out the friendly, growing spirit of the community! Open to all ages, it’s a cheerful challenge to see who can grow the tallest, brightest, or most impressive sunflower.
How it works:
Register with us and receive free seeds (while supplies last)
Grow your sunflower over summer
Submit photos and measurements by the closing date
Prizes for different age categories and local schools
Volunteer Meetings
Our regular volunteer meetings are informal, inclusive, and friendly.
At meetings we:
Share project updates
Plan upcoming events and planting
Welcome new volunteers
Discuss ideas and feedback
Coordinate fundraising and partnerships
Want to get involved?
There’s a place for everyone at Swad in Bloom. Whether you’ve got green fingers or just want to lend a hand we would love to hear from you.
You can help by:
Help with planting
Join a litter pick
Attend a workshop
Volunteer at events
Enter the sunflower competition