Stapleton Railway Station was not a place you wanted to visit. Badly lit and surrounded by derelict land, people would avoid going there to catch the trains. A group of permaculturists had the idea of transforming the surrounding land into a community gardening project, and in 2008 Eastside was born. With the help of the volunteers, they have transformed the land into an inviting garden space, that has not only seen people return to using the train station but provides the community with food and plant produce, skills and knowledge, and a venue for events. To find more about the project visit www.eastsideroots.org.uk Contact details Project Coordinator, Nick Ward 07810 806 354 or on email nick@eastsideroots.org.uk. This short film is part of “The Journey” an unique documentary project that delves into environmental, socio-culture and economic issues, with a questioning mind. The focus of the project is to find and film inspiring ideas and projects over a wide spectrum of individuals and cultures, whilst examining our ability to reform our ideals, and our lifestyle in order to make positive changes for our planet and the human race. The Journeymen (a person whom travels in order to gain experience, skills and knowledge) go in search of these stories – equipped only with minimal filming gear and personal possessions, they document their experience as they travel to global communities to observe, question and learn. It is an organic process that grows, evolves and takes its …
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