What's in the box?
***Hunger Gap Monthly Bags***
From: Jan-May
Once a month, last week of the month, a local veggie top-up perfect for winter seasonal cooking.
The magic mix: 7-8 veg, £15.00 a bag:
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1kg of spuds
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600g carrot
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600g onions
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+1 root veg (e.g. parsnip, swede, celeriac)
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+ 2~ vegetables (e.g. cabbage, cauliflower, leeks...)
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+2 greens (e.g. kale, chard, salad...)
***Weekly seasonal veg bags 2023***
From: June-December
Every Thursday/Friday you can have the choice between three sizes:
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Small : 1 person, 6-7 items
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Medium Box : 2/3 person, 8-9 items
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Family Size: 3/4 person, 11-12 items
*Details TBC
Home delivery fee applies (£1) - see below
During summer time this can include: lettuce, onions, garlic, beans, carrots, beetroots, radish, cucumbers, tomatoes, chard/spinach, kale, courgettes and fresh herbs (basil, parsley), fruit (apples, plums, pears, berries, damsons)
During autumn/winter: lettuce, leeks, squash, cabbages, kale, parsnips, carrots, potatoes, onions, swede/turnips and other seasonal produce.
We also supplement our bags with produce from local organic farms in the winter months in addition to what we grow on our plot (e.g. pears, potatoes).
How does it work?
You subscribe for a season's veg box (or both seasons):
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Hunger Gap Box (Jan-May): Once a month, last week of the month for 5 months in total.
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Summer Veg Box: from June 1st/2nd to end of September 7th/8th (15 weeks)
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Autumn/Winter Veg Box: from September 14st/15th to December 21st/22nd (15 weeks) and then a monthly box from January to May.
What about summer holidays?
We offer a pause option if you are planning to be away during the veg box subscription period. You can also choose to donate your box where we will donate it to the local homeless shelter Julien House and other local food charities.
How can I pay?
You can pay for your whole subscription at the start of the season (one off payment) or on a monthly basis. We'll send a link for online bank transfer or get in touch for other payment options.
Can I swap items in my box?
We have found that customers love receiving a seasonal mix from the farm, but if you there's a veg item you don't like you can of course let us know your preferences on the sign up form.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
We are aiming to model a CSA scheme which means that the growers and eaters (you!) form a symbiotic relationship whereby the latter support the farmers livelihood and the farmer provides them with produce through the seasons. The commitment to a full season helps us plan the growing minimise waste and create a more resilient farm & community.
Where do we deliver?
Note we are updating this map shortly and adding new hubs & delivery areas so please do enquire if interested in a box outside the orange lines! All our deliveries are done by e-bikes. We have two options:
- Home delivery: we can deliver easily up to a few miles from Weston Spring Farm. Our priority delivery areas are: Upper & Lower Weston, Newbridge, Twerton, Oldfield, Bearflat, Bath City Centre, Bathwick and Bearflat. Home delivery fee applies (£1).
- Collection: you can collect at a neighborhood hub. We currently drop off boxes at: Oak Restaurant, Landrace Bakery, Berdoulat, SCOOP (LBR), Upper Weston, Bearflat, Batheaston and Bathampton. Looking to add hubs in Larkhall, Whiteway and Combe Down for 2023!
If you are unsure please get in touch. You can also come and collect directly from Weston Spring Farm.
When do we deliver?
We drop off veg boxes on Thursday/Fridays based on your location. You will receive an email to confirm time slots for your hub or home delivery.
What if I am not at home?
Please let us know where to leave the box. It can be outside your door, under the porch or a container (ideally a dry place), or with a neighbour.
“My weekly veg box and what the brilliant team at MGG do, is inspiring me with my own growing project” (Mel, Bath)
“The balance between veg is good and I have tasted veg that I’ve never eaten before ” - Mel -
"Nice to try different things, get that element of surprise and variety and also support a great local project". - Alexa -
"Thank you for all your hard work and the smiles on deliveries" - Katie -
"Keep going Middle Ground, what you have started is amazing!" - Rachel -
