The Big Dig
Saturday, 17th March 2012

The Big Dig is a volunteering event that aims to encourage Londoners to get their hands dirty at their local community growing space.  

Capital Growth is hoping to mobilise thousands of volunteers across London to help community food-growing spaces prepare for the new growing season.  Volunteers will only be required to help for one day but we hope some will choose to stay involved throughout the growing season.

I'd like to volunteer for a Capital Growth space.  How do I register?

Click on the link below to find a list of the participating spaces near you and register for the one you'd like to help on the day.

All registered volunteers will automatically be entered in to a prize draw to win a special Capital Growth related prize!

 Join the Big Dig and offer your help now

I’m a member of a community growing group and we need help with our space. 

Our growing project is not a member of Capital Growth. How can we take part?

If you are part of a community growing space in London and would like to be involved you will need to register for Capital Growth before completing a short Big Dig registration form.  By completing the registration form your space will be included in the Big Dig directory: www.capitalgrowth.org/jointhebigdig.  Londoners will use the directory to choose the space they would like to help at.  To begin the registration process click on the link below:

 Join Capital Growth

We are already part of the Capital Growth network.  How can we take part?

All you need to do is go to www.capitalgrowth.org/login and login using your email address and access code (if you haven't got your code please contact the Capital Growth team at 020 7837 1228).  You can then download the Big Dig registration form. 

What will the growing group receive?

• The opportunity to win some tools to use on the day
• Promotional literature to help you advertise the day
• Your project will be included on our Big Dig space finder, enabling prospective volunteers to register to help you on the day. 

This is a great way to promote your space!