
Ethos of The Community Garden 
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The garden is here for the benefit of those on a journey of recovery.
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The garden is a safe haven, a place of sanctuary, solace and peace.
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A place of healing, and of re-learning joy and self-acceptance through nature and alongside others.
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A spirit of loving welcome.
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A belief in each individual via the support of The Community Garden to include participants, volunteers and staff.
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Definition of Ethos: The spirit of a culture/community as manifested in its attitudes and aspirations. The guiding beliefs of a person/group
Aspiration  
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To Grow – People, plants, belief in each other, trust and sharing & healing.
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Of spreading into the wider community – a model of cooperation, care and support through working and being together in nature.
Attitude
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A warm welcome
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Mutual support
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Love and Respect
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Being kind to each other
Guiding Belief
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That each of us has an intrinsic worth and can grow and change and support
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the WHOLE
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That everyone has something to offer