Regular volunteers at Rainbow Garden Hull will know that our activities aren’t just limited to the garden site. We get out and about in the community too.

Each year, volunteers and staff from the garden take part in a memorial ceremony at Oppy Wood around the time of Remembrance Sunday.

Beforehand, we also operate a clean-up operation, supported by Hull City Council.

As you can see, we make a proper event of the litter pick, bringing along hot water for tea, and even some biscuits.

We can confirm that you can definitely have fun while doing something worthwhile. Get in touch if you’d like to join us next time.

Ultra-runner John Hunsley completed the incredibly tough Marathon des Sables in 2019. Now he is offering to raise funds and awareness for Rainbow Garden Hull.

Unfortunately, John’s plan to run the Cape Wrath Ultra in the highlands of Scotland in May 2020 has had to be cancelled, due to the measures being taken to control the spread of COVID-19. But he is still running – in line with guidelines which allow for daily exercise outside – and he hopes to arrange another challenge as soon as this becomes possible.

John has been running marathons for many years, but he ran his first Ultra-marathon in 2019 following the death of his wife. He’d found that running had helped keep him going during her illness, and it continued to help him cope with her loss.

Having heard about the Rainbow Garden through a friend, he’s keen to help us in any way he can, because he knows first-hand the value of outdoor activity in keeping mind and body healthy.