# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Plantain Programme - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 29 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: A nature based, community centred approach to improving the health outcomes for Black people in LewishamAbout this EventWe're piloting a new & empowering community- centred model of care, working with a local GP of Global Majority in Lewisham.Why We’re HereHeart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney problems affect Black African and Caribbean people more often — and at younger ages (10-15 years younger) — than other groups in Lewisham. Even though our communities visit the GP regularly, the numbers show that:Many people’s blood pressure isn’t checked or recorded.Some people with high blood pressure aren’t getting it fully under control.Many of our Black residents are being seen in A&E for problems that could be managed earlier.This isn’t just about access to healthcare - it’s about trust, communication, and care that fits our cultureWhat’s Behind ItGood health isn’t only about medicine. It’s about food, wellbeing, community, and culture. Our grandparents and parents knew the power of herbal healing, gardening, and faith — traditions often ignored by the NHS.At Coco Collective- Ital Community Gardens, we see health differently:Connection to nature helps reduce blood pressure and stress.Growing and cooking traditional whole foods can heal.Coming together through music, movement and conversation builds belonging.By partnering with Lewisham Alliance Primary Care Network (PCN), we’re bringing clinical knowledge and community wisdom together to close the health injustice gap.What We’re DoingWe’ve created The Plantain Programme — a community-led, nature-based health project that connects medicine, gardening, food, and culture.Ital Community Clinic A health check clinic in our garden in Bellingham or in your community spaces, run by trained Community Champions and supported by GPs. We’ll check blood pressure, kidney health, and weight — and give everyone their own Health Passport to keep track of results. If we pick up any signs of early disease, we can help you let your GP know.Plantain Programme (pronounced plantin' :) A therapeutic gardening and wellbeing programme for people living with high blood pressure or heart problems. You’ll take part in food growing, walks and talks, discussions on healthy eating, medicinal plants, Medic*tion and self-care in a supportive Black-led space.Ital Inreach Some people haven’t had their blood pressure checked in over 18 months, increasing their risk of suffering complications. We’ll reach out personally — by phone or email— to reconnect you with care in a kind and culturally appropriate way.What We Hope to AchieveBetter detection of high blood pressure and kidney problems.Improved care of these conditions through lifestyle, knowledge, and support.Stronger trust between our communities and local health services.Empowerment – helping you to take charge of your health and share that wisdom with family and friends.System change – creating the evidence to support much needed change in healthcare delivery and to demonstrate the effectiveness of a community- led approachHow to JoinYou can self refer to either or all our programmes or ask your GP or health practitioner to refer you and especially if you are registered within the Lewisham Alliance PCN or within Neighbourhood 2. Please read the FAQs for more info and look forward to welcoming you on this journey. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/the-plantain-programme/100001979652405636 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: ITAL COMMUNITY GARDEN- The Black Gate next to - **lat**: 51.4326573 - **long**: -0.0262992 - **full address**: ITAL COMMUNITY GARDEN- The Black Gate next to, 71 Firhill Road, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Plantain Programme - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0a6c5184b58452090fa8ba2d05e46480365d677ae329116d6ea2313910d27c4a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf9eed8-gmir.jpg?v=1771117561 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Plantain Programme being held? - **A:** The Plantain Programme takes place on Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 29 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm at ITAL COMMUNITY GARDEN- The Black Gate next to, 71 Firhill Road, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Plantain Programme? - **A:** The Plantain Programme is organized by CocoCollective. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Plantain Programme", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0a6c5184b58452090fa8ba2d05e46480365d677ae329116d6ea2313910d27c4a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf9eed8-gmir.jpg?v=1771117561", "startDate": "2026-03-15T12:00:00+00:00", "endDate": "2026-11-29T14:00:00+00:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/the-plantain-programme/100001979652405636", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "ITAL COMMUNITY GARDEN- The Black Gate next to", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "71 Firhill Road", "postalCode": "SE6 3SE", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.4326573", "longitude": "-0.0262992" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A nature based, community centred approach to improving the health outcomes for Black people in Lewisham", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-15", "availabilityEnds": "2026-11-29T14:00:00+00:00", "validFrom": "2026-02-15", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/the-plantain-programme/100001979652405636" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-15", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-02-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/the-plantain-programme/100001979652405636", "price": 0, "name": "Free to participate" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "CocoCollective", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/cococollective/18305234", "description": "Welcome to CocoCollective, working in collaboration with Centreprise Trust, a multifunctional community project born out of the ethos of Lewisham based, ethical and sustainable fashion brand, kittyferreira.co.uk and housed in a 10,000 sq ft building minutes from Lewisham train station and DLR. We’re a formation of like-minded individuals, giving back to our community and illustrating ethical trading, training and edifying our people in a circular economy fashion across several different areas:\r\n \r\nEvents Hire:\r\nA 5000 sq ft space available for weddings to workshops and where community organisations can use for free\r\n \r\nTraining:\r\nA number of workshops and longer term programmes developed for NEETS and the ageing community across fashion, literacy, music, dance and well being\r\n \r\nCreative Studios:\r\nAvailable to hire in our quirky set up to enable start ups to flourish\r\n \r\nMedia Centre:\r\nOur in- house media team offers affordable services and workshops to the wider community across web design, social media managment, photography, video, TV and radio \r\n \r\nWe welcome donations to support building renovations and programmes designed for the most vulnerable in our local community.\r\n \r\nPls follow us on Instagram: @cococollective_org\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n " } ] } ] ```