On the May day bank holiday, I went to something I saw curiously advertised as the Nomadic Garden 2nd Birthday Party.
I asked if it was accessible as I am interested in communal gardens, they said it was but it would’t be smooth as the flooring was woodchips
” The ground is covered in wood chips so not easy for a self-propelled but an Indoor/Outdoor wheelchair would be fine. No stepped access or hazards from main gate “
It took us (I went with my intrepid support worker, James) some time to find the space. I was slightly side tracked by the stalls on Brick lane.
We found it in the end and we met James/Jimmy who gave us a potted history of the place – as is narrated in the video.
James told me of the Raggae BBQ party and campfire they have every weekend. The floor might be woodchip strewn but they did think of rudimentary access ramps for wheelchair users.
Many of the plants were in raised beds so they can easily be accessed by some wheelchair users, the people were genearally friendly. It is an accessible place to bring some friends and hang out! Especially when the weather is good!
James said they would definitely like to open it up to more disabled people. Party anyone?
Next event party Meeting of Styles – 27th/28th May
Address Nomadic Gardens E2 6EE Shoreditch