Since 2023 we’ve been growing something powerful in Derby...

We transformed an empty shop into a community hub. A spare office into a crowdfunded kitchen. Unwrapped Derby’s first Community Fridge. Decorated our new Electric-Cargo bike to move surplus food. Led by volunteers, rooted in partnership. With local allotments, changemakers & business. We saved over 5 tonnes of fresh fruit & veg. Together feeding & growing a village.

As the health, climate, isolation and cost-of-living crises deepen, we’re choosing solutions rooted in care and community. We invite you to join us.

The film offers an inspiring insight into the people, places and practices behind TMV’s impact.

Caring For Derby By Sharing the
Harvest Together!

Also on the day:
Vegan fuddle & feast
Seed swap & sow
Open chat & community co-design
2026 TMV vision

FREE | MARCH 21ST | 39 IRON GATE | 11-4PM

Love where you live, and let’s keep Britain tidy!

We’re teaming up to tidy up an area of woodland just outside Little Chester Allotments. Can you spare an hour or two to help make this patch of nature safe and clean?

We love growing!

Just as Ben was filming the final scenes of his short film, we were unexpectedly offered a micro-farm!

Over winter we’ve been dreaming, planning and preparing to honour its potential, and now we’re ready to open the gates.

Come and see our plans to grow food, skills and resilience, and discover how to be part of what comes next.

On the day:
• Guided tour of the sitE
• Nature art & activities
• Food & drinks
• Invitation to volunteer
• Micro-talks, skillshares & demos on no-dig, climate-resilient growing, vegan permaculture, composting basics, biodiversity and more!

Whether you’ve never sown a seed or you’re an experienced grower, you’re welcome!

Saturday 4th April | 12–4pm
Plot 1,
Little Chester Allotments
Old Mansfield Rd
DE21 4SE

MAP

(It’s super easy to find us, we’re the first plot as you walk into the allotment site!)

Community fridge is a large fridge in our shop space ready for you to donate your fresh but unwanted fruit & veg, and take some in exchange!

Open:
Friday 3-6pm
Saturday 11-4pm

Free community fridge food, hot stews & soups, and hot drinks ☕🥣

A friendly, inclusive Warm Welcome Hub to rest, connect, and feel supported.
Whether you’re feeling the pinch, need a chat, or just want somewhere warm to be, you’re welcome here.

💡 Cost of living support available

Just ask a volunteer about help with energy bills or household essentials.

No judgement. No referrals. Just community. 🌱✨

Friday 3-6pm

Every Saturday our Community Hub is open for you to enjoy our ethical shop, cosy kids play space and vegan café, serving healthy home-cooked food prepared by TMV community cooks and pop-up chefs, using locally procured ingredients.

Saturdays 11-4pm

A relaxed, semi-structured social meet for older kids 10+

First half hour, enjoy eating your lunches, then break off to choose activities.

Parents stay for the session.

Suggested donation £2 per family for space use and tea/coffee

Every third Wednesday of the month

2026 SPRING CLUB DATES:
18th March
15th April
20th May

Monthly Drama Classes!
A fun, confidence-boosting group delivered by professional tutors.
Please book by contacting Anna directly.

2nd Friday of every month

A laid back group, bringing the joy of guitar and singing to the TMV space each week!

Every Wednesday 6-8pm

Monthly support group where neurodivergent people can get support, vent about their struggles and share their strategies and wins.

3rd Thursday of every month