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| == SHAS Annual General Meeting == | ---- = SHAS Plant/Seed Share (Members Only) = |
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| ''Tuesday 5th March 2013 at 7.30pm'' | == Sunday 12th May 10.30am - 1.00pm == |
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| The meeting is at St Mary's Church Hall, on the corner of Harboro Road and Moss Lane, Sale, M33 6GD. | == In and around The Hoe Down == |
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| Please come along and support your Society. | A great opportunity to share spare plants, seedlings, seeds and cuttings with other plot holders. Even if you have nothing to bring you can still take something away. |
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| ---- | Everybody is welcome. Spend time with your plot neighbours, see what others are growing, ask questions and share knowledge. |
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| All plants/seeds to be brought along by 11am please. Plants (vegetables, flowers, house plants) must be labelled in some way to identify what they are. Seeds (either full or part packets) should be in-date and labelled with the variety and sowing instructions. '''''Tea, coffee and cake will be available, so bring along your plants/seeds and join in.''''' |
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| = New: One Day Training Courses = | ------------------------------- |
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| At Debdale Eco Centre & Hulme Community Garden Centre | = Top Ten Gardening Lessons (an Illustrated Talk) = == Wednesday 22nd May 7.30pm at Salvation Army Hall, Ashton Lane == A return visit by Maureen Sawyer from Stretford, who has previously been BBC N.W. Gardener of the Year. Maureen's depth of knowledge is astounding and even experienced allotmenteers can learn from her. ''''' Tickets (including drink and biscuits) : £2 for SHAS members and £3 for friends and family. ''''' |
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| == Plotting the Future == This introductory course is for anyone who is interested in Organic Gardening. Participants will learn the basics of organic food growing and how to grow fruit and vegetables organically. |
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| The course will cover: '' Getting Started '' - How to get your area ready for planting '' Your Soil '' - Understand different types of soil and how to make the most of it for your growing '' Planning your patch '' - How to encourage biodiversity and sustainability '' Organic Vegetable Growing '' - From the very basic seed sowing and propogation techniques to more advanced vegetable growing for the trickier vegetables '' Organic Fruit Growing '' - How to grow fruit in small spaces '' Maintaining and developing your produce '' - How to look after, harvest, and store your produce Who is this course for? |
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| We offer tailored versions of this course, that are aimed towards: | = Pumpkin Competition (Members Only) = |
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| * Local residents across Manchester, Stockport and Tameside * New and prospective allotment holders * Housing or residents associations * Allotment holders - The allotment course sessions are primarily geared for new allotment holders to give them the confidence, skills and knowledge to maintain a sustainable, productive and well kept plot. However, we find that existing plot holders also like to attend this course as a refresher and that they do still learn something new. |
This is the time to start planting your seeds to win a prize for your Pumpkin in the following categories: === The Fattest, the Heaviest, the Smallest and the Ugliest Pumpkin === == Date of judging to be announced later in the year. == |
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| Length of the courses: We run a one day course programme and also a 6 week course programme across both sites. |
--------------------------------------------------------- = Scarecrow Competition (Plotholders Only) = === The theme for this year's Best Scarecrow Competition is the Olympics === |
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| == Next Courses == | == Date for judging to be announced later, but it's never too early to start planning == |
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| - All one day courses | |
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| Tuesday 26th February @ Hulme Community Garden Centre | |
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| Friday 1st March @ Debdale Eco Centre | |
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| Friday 15th March @ Debdale Eco Centre | |
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| All Couses run from 10am - 4pm and cost £25 per person. If you recieve benefits there is a reduced cost of £5 (evidence needed) | ****************************************************************************************************** |
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| For more information and for booking details please contact Marva for the Debdale Courses at marva@debdale-ecocentre.org.uk or phone 0161 220 9199 and for courses held at Hulme please contact Katherine at thetrainer@hulmegardencentre.org.uk or phone 0161 868 0821. |
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| Debdale Address Debdale Eco Centre, Debdale Park, 1075 Hyde Rd, Gorton, Manchester. M18 7LJ |
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| Hulme Address Hulme Community Garden Centre, Old Birley Street, Hulme, Manchester. M15 5RG Copyright © 2012 Debdale Eco Centre & Hulme Community |
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Events
SHAS Plant/Seed Share (Members Only)
Sunday 12th May 10.30am - 1.00pm
In and around The Hoe Down
A great opportunity to share spare plants, seedlings, seeds and cuttings with other plot holders. Even if you have nothing to bring you can still take something away.
Everybody is welcome. Spend time with your plot neighbours, see what others are growing, ask questions and share knowledge.
All plants/seeds to be brought along by 11am please. Plants (vegetables, flowers, house plants) must be labelled in some way to identify what they are. Seeds (either full or part packets) should be in-date and labelled with the variety and sowing instructions.
Tea, coffee and cake will be available, so bring along your plants/seeds and join in.
Top Ten Gardening Lessons (an Illustrated Talk)
Wednesday 22nd May 7.30pm at Salvation Army Hall, Ashton Lane
A return visit by Maureen Sawyer from Stretford, who has previously been BBC N.W. Gardener of the Year.
Maureen's depth of knowledge is astounding and even experienced allotmenteers can learn from her.
Tickets (including drink and biscuits) : £2 for SHAS members and £3 for friends and family.
Pumpkin Competition (Members Only)
This is the time to start planting your seeds to win a prize for your Pumpkin in the following categories:
The Fattest, the Heaviest, the Smallest and the Ugliest Pumpkin
Date of judging to be announced later in the year.
Scarecrow Competition (Plotholders Only)
The theme for this year's Best Scarecrow Competition is the Olympics
Date for judging to be announced later, but it's never too early to start planning
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Please check regularly for updates and details of new events
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Events (last edited 2024-04-28 13:05:50 by TonyTurnbull)