The hub for the Green Futures project is The Vanson Centre for Sustainable Living.

The Vanson centre was formerly a local authority plant nursery which has fallen into disrepair. We are in the process of transforming it into an Educational Resource Centre and Visitor Attraction which will serve to educate and inspire people of all ages. We will use the site to demonstrate the harmony between quality of life and care for our environment.

The Vanson centre will also be home to ornamental gardens, a traditional kitchen garden, an orchard, covered growing spaces, premises for craftspeople, a community café, gallery and shop. We’ve already begun the process of redeveloping the dilapidated growing tunnels to begin production of food crops which we will sell locally.

As we redevelop the currently semi derelict site we will be incorporating and demonstrating a variety of sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies, from permaculture design, to renewable energy generation and storage.

We’re keen to work with skills and technologies both ancient and modern to make the Vanson centre an inspiring centre of excellence for a sustainable future.

Why not get in touch to join our volunteering program and become part of the adventure!