The Hamlin Gardens special commission
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In late 2024 were we approached by Live and Move Exeter to form a Pod of local residents on the Hamlin Gardens estate to explore themes around physical activity, health and wellbeing.

We were excited to meet with residents there to ask them:-



What's great enough about Hamlin Gardens to CELEBRATE?       or
What's important enough to CHANGE?   
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​Here are some of the things they told us:-
 
We’ve had some great feedback.  Under “Great enough to celebrate” people have told us that

a) They generally feel safe.
b) They love the proximity to Heavitree’s green spaces
c) They’re interested in the history of the estate (Hamlin Farm, the Circus and JLC Playing Fields).
 
Under “Important enough to change” people have said
a) The bins and waste management
b) It’s called Hamlin Gardens but where are the Gardens?!
c) Lack of direct access to the JLC Playing Fields
d) Proximity to shops for those with mobility difficulties
And after many sessions door knocking, taking to people around the Gardens and holding meet ups, we're thrilled to say that we now have a wonderful group of residents who have come together to take action promoting activity, health and wellbeing on the estate, for the benefit of their neighbours.  Here are just a few of The Hamlin Gardeners!
The group quickly named themselves The Hamlin Gardeners. They have a facebook group where they discuss action and take up tasks and anyone resident in Hamlin Gardens is welcome to join them. Just get in touch below.

They're truly dynamic and we think they're amazing!  Why not come join them?

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Exploring access to the Hamlin Playing fields from the estate