Submitted by Julian on Fri, 15/01/2010 - 09:33
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Here is an update on Sustainable Frome's Food and Land Events.
Skill sharing days: Three Seeds of Change (skill)sharing days will be run in the spring, where people can learn something new about a topic that we believe will support sustainable living. Mainly one hour drop-in sessions covering a wide range of topics, from growing food in pots, composting, tool maintenance, baking bread, preserving, to clutter clearing and preparing natural cleaning products, to inspiring talks on subjects such as permaculture, transition towns, co-housing, ethics of fashion, money and education. There will be a resources cafe on site so that people can get more information on where they can go next to develop a particular skill.
Gardening Groups: Would you like to start up or get involved in a local gardening support group? Meet other gardeners in your street and share knowledge and other resources. For more info. Phone Eva on 464520 or Cordelia on 462842
Land for veg growing: If you are looking for space to grow vegetables or if you have garden space to lend to someone for veg growing contact Frome Town Council on 465757.
Vallis Veg is offering organically-certified seed compost for sale at £6.50 per 40 litre bag (£7.50 for home delivery). The compost is based on derived peat, ie. peat that is naturally eroded from moors into watercourses in Lancashire, rather than unsustainably mined from sensitive wetlands. It’s pricier than standard seed compost, but gives the superior quality of peat-based composts without the environmental guilt. You can order standard module compost, or specially-formulated tomato compost or leek & onion compost (you can also order blocking compost if you wish, if there are any soil block aficionados out there) – any combination of the above is also possible. Orders need to be in by Friday 22 January. Contact Chris Smaje on info@vallisveg.co.uk, or Frome 462842.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
Every Wednesday afternoon: Dig With Des at Vallis Veg. Phone 462263 for more details.
Winter volunteering at Vallis Veg. Phone 462842. There are a number of winter jobs to do on the land; tree planting, mulching, pruning, planting out fruit bushes, artichokes, etc. Phone first to arrange an outdoor winter experience.
Tuesday 19th January 8.15pm: Informal, fun discussion about food and land issues at 30 Broadway, 462842, The topic of this month is: How much is enough? Come and join a (usually very lively) discussion.
Tuesday 16th February 8.15pm: Informal, fun discussion about food and land issues at 30 Broadway, 462842, This month the discussants will be put to work bagging seeds up while discussing.
Saturday 20th February 10am-4pm: Home Composting Training day at Trinity Church, this is a free event. Come and learn how to turn your waste into precious food for your soil. For more info contact Steve Mynard on 01373 300 748
Saturday 20th February 9.30am-4.30pm: Activities just outside the home - skill sharing sessions - at the Masonic Hall in Frome For further details phone 471864/822870
28th February (Provisional) Free tree pruning workshop. The workshop will cover the basics of fruit tree pruning - particularly apple and pear trees - and is open to anyone. There is no charge, but places are limited. For more info please contact helenjohnstone@yahoo.com (If you haven’t already done so).