GARDENING enthusiasts turned out in force for The BIG Community Grow’s second Big Seed Swap at Trowbridge Town Hall on Sunday, following the success of last year’s inaugural event.

The free event is held to promote gardening and environmental activities in the community and provided an opportunity for growers locals to swap seeds and find out gardening advice from local expert Richard Cripps. 

Visitors could also learn more about groups such as Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, Friends of Trowbridge Park, Friends of Biss Meadows and the West Wiltshire Bee Keeping Association. 

While adults received free advice and watched gardening demonstrations, children got crafty with a range of free activities, including making flowers and planting seeds.

Mel Jacob, who co-founded The BIG Community Grow with Jacky Good, said: “It was a really good event and we had a lot more people coming to swap seeds this year, whereas last year people weren’t sure exactly what it was about.

“All the stallholders were great and I think visitors enjoyed finding out more about the different groups in the area. It was fantastic to see lots of new faces coming along and show interest in what we are doing as well.

“Overall, we were really happy with how it all went and we are hoping that the event will continue to grow in the future and attract even more people, as it becomes even more established.”

The BIG Community Grow is a small, not-for-profit organisation that is also responsible for the Trowbridge Apple Festival, The Trowbridge Big Lunch and the Community Garden in the park.