Organised by the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG), in partnership with the Community Land Advisory Service, this event is aimed at community groups interested in buying land, particularly for community gardens. Advisors and support organisations are also welcome.

This is what the event will cover:

– When is buying land appropriate and when is it not appropriate?
– Your responsibilities as a land owner
– How to buy land – auctions, valuations, insurance, land agents, assessing the site
– Getting the money – loans, grants and shares
– Community share issues and incorporating as an Industrial and Provident Society
– Hearing from groups who have already bought land
– Advice from the experts
– Discussion and networking

Price: FREE to FCFCG Members, Volunteers – £10, Organisations – £50
To book your place, visit www.farmgarden.org.uk/events