Author: greenerSudbury
Bob Flowerdew at the Quay Theatre.
An Audience with Bob Flowerdew at the Quay Theatre.
Tickets: £13.00 No Concessions
Saturday October 15th 2016, 7:00pm*
“Born a farmer’s son, Bob has tilled, planted, grown, complained, written, sung and charmed his way to being one of the nation’s favourite horticulture experts, with 20 years as a panelist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners Question Time being his most recognisable position in the public eye (or rather, ear). Comprising two 45min. sessions of idiosyncratic iconoclastic chat, anecdote, verse and song. This appearance will be an intimate couple of hours with one of Britain’s great characters. Book signing after the event. Warning: may contain some wry humour – occasionally witty….”
*Apologies – time is 7pm and not 8pm as previously stated.
Kingfisher Beds Tidy Up
A quick reminder that there will be a Tidy-Up session at the Kingfisher wildflower and edible beds, starting at 2pm this Wednesday 31 August.
All welcome!
The Apricot Centre – a review.
On Tuesday 16th September, six members of Greener Sudbury, and one new member, visited The Apricot Centre in Lawford. This venue is a mix of farm and orchard that is managed on the principles of permaculture, “…a practical design system for sustainable living that offers an ethical, creative and inspiring response to the global challenges of climate change and peak oil. It stresses working with nature and helps you identify steps for positive change for yourself, your family and your community.”
This was explained in further detail by Marina O’Connell, owner and manager of the site. We went on around the site, amazed at the abundance of fruit trees. We were all new to the principles of permaculture but Marina, who teaches courses on the subject, was more than happy to teach as well as answer questions. I thoroughly recommend going on one of Marina’s talks – and if you know six people to go with you, then the talk is free.
(by N. W-K)
Permaculture.
WALK AND TALK
PERMACULTURE FOR GARDENS
TUESDAY 16 AUGUST
10am – 12:30pm
Places still available for what will be
a fascinating morning at
The Apricot Centre, Lawford CO11 2LY
To book a place, or for more information, please leave a comment on the blog and we will contact you directly.
Car share available.
Herb Walk for Families.
For those who didn’t get enough of Dan Wheals at the Quay, there is a ‘Herb Walk for Families’ coming up on 19-20 August.
Please check on facebook (click on the link) for details and booking information. Bookings can only be made via Holly’s Forest Sessions!
Holly’s Forest Sessions.
FOREST SCHOOL AND FAMILY WOODLAND ADVENTURES
in the Sudbury and South Suffolk/North Essex area: bushcraft, woodland crafts, campfire cooking, foraging, rope walks, flora/fauna identification, and shelter building!
FOREST SCHOOL is …
child led outdoor educational sessions, all year round,in all weathers…
HOLLY’S FOREST SESSIONS: Fantastic experience for children and families – getting creative, learning bushcraft skills, climbing trees, stream dipping…
ACTIVITIES: include mini beast hunting, wood craft, cooking on a fire, rope walks, wild camping, bushcraft and more!
Holly Hilder | Forest Sessions | FS3 Leader
WEB facebook.com/littletrolls
Pots please!
We are aiming to grow some plants for sale and to plant out in neglected areas, but have run out of pots for sowing seeds… If you are coming to the Quay theatre on Tuesday 19th to hear the lovely Dan Wheals and you have some small and medium plant pots going spare, please bring them along! Thank you!
Quick correction!
Please note that the Permaculture walk and talk is, of course, Tuesday 16th August! Apologies to those who have booked already.
The Apricot Centre & Permaculture
The Apricot Centre
Manningtree
Walk and talk on permaculture for gardens.
Tuesday, 16 August
10:00 – 12:30
Marina O’Connell, who runs the farm, has offered to take us for a wander round the farm and garden. Marina will explain the principles of permaculture and how they can be applied practically in a garden setting. We will then go inside for a discussion and to ask any questions.
Marina keeps things informal and practical – and we hope to get some ideas for re-planting and developing the Quay car-park.
….and the visit is FREE!
As the farm is part of the DEFRA funding scheme, we will need a minimum of six people to confirm booking – please confirm by leaving a comment in the comments section of the blog. Closer to the time we can organise car shares and arrange set-off times.
*Permaculture is the design of more sustainable environments using nature as inspiration. By observing and learning how wonderfully productive eco-systems can be, we can learn from this and consciously design our own gardens, lives, farms and environments to work with nature. To be sustainable in caring for the earth, natural resources and the people whose lives the systems touch upon, and to be fair and equitable, returning rather than retaining surpluses.
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