Sutton Cultural Services

The garden at Honeywood has had a long history. Some elements, such as the rectangular pond in the back corner date back to the 18th century. However, the greater part of the surviving features were created by the Kirk family and date from the Victorian period into the 20th century. This includes raised beds and the remains of a greenhouses which were part of an unusually well preserved middle class garden. We started work on restoration in 2021 and we are looking for volunteers to continue and develop the project.

Main tasks

We are looking for volunteers to help us as we continue in clearing, tending and replanting the garden, which will involve a range of tasks including:
● Weeding, pruning and general garden maintenance
● Helping to prepare the garden for events and open days
● Assisting with planting

Skills required: 

● You don’t need to be an expert but some gardening experience would be useful:
● Enthusiasm for helping to care for a local history and heritage interest garden
● Interest in the local area and its history
● A proactive and positive attitude
● You should be physically fit and able to bend, lift and kneel

 
When:

The amount of volunteering will vary with the seasons but approximately 2-3 hours per fortnight on a date to be arranged.

Where:

Honeywood Museum, Honeywood walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX

 

Benefits to you:

● Opportunities to meet new people and be part of our friendly team:
● Sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm to make a difference to the
community and wider visitors
● Gain a sense of pride and satisfaction from helping to preserve and promote
local heritage and to develop a sense of place
● Personal wellbeing through physical activity, being outside and connecting
with others
● Tea, coffee and biscuits / cake