Bloom & The Gang: Leah’s Story
“It’s allowed me to feel a part of the local community and get to know like-minded people.”
Gather & Grow attendee Leah tells us about how Bloom has played a part in her move to Sheffield.
Bloom’s Gather & Grow sessions are spaces to come together and connect in nature. Whether it’s a more hands on session you’re looking for, or just to meet like-minded people, getting out and engaging with others has been a brilliant experience for me.
Something for everyone
Having moved to Sheffield, I was really keen to get a bit more green-fingered. A friend had recommended Bloom as they’d been to a Gather & Grow session themselves and had good things to say. Having done a quick search online, I quickly found everything I needed and signed up.
I felt quite nervous before the session but I quickly settled in. I loved meeting new people, especially as everyone was so keen to be there! We all chatted throughout the session but were also able to really absorb ourselves in the task at hand.
Gather & Grow allows you that flexibility to just have a go whilst also getting to know each other, and there’s no time pressure or expectation. There’s something for everyone!
Our community
There’s really something for everyone at Bloom and being new to Sheffield, it’s really allowed me to ground myself in the area. It’s helped me to feel part of the local community and to meet like-minded, brilliant women in a space where we can really be ourselves.
If you’re thinking of signing up for a Gather & Grow session, I wholeheartedly recommend it. It’s a lovely environment and I’ve gotten so much out of it - get involved!
Many thanks to Alina Trifan who took the above photo at one of Bloom’s Gather and Grow sessions.