Student Eats is a project led by the NUS, supporting institutions across the UK in cultivating their own student-led growing sites for fruit and vegetables. As more and more students become interested in growing their own produce, as well as being conscientious of the ethical and environmental impact of their food choices, Student Eats is a great opportunity to grow, eat and share food which is organic, nutritious, fresh, local, low-carbon and – most importantly of all – delicious!

 

In September 2014, Wigan and Leigh Students' Union signed up to the project to build a garden that will become an oasis on Parson's Walk Campus for the students to enjoy. There will also be opportunities for students to learn to grow and eat the variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs that will be growing on the site. 

 

Plans for the garden, designed by Joshua Banks (Level 3 Extended Diploma Art & Design),features a pond, sculpture, a graffiti wall, a kiln and seating areas for relaxation - all made from upcycled materials.

 

We hope to open the site in Spring 2015. Watch this space!