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| == Wednesday 3rd September, 7.15-10.30pm == == Trafford Gardeners Evening == |
---- = SHAS Plant/Seed Share (Members Only) = |
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| This popular event will be held at a different venue this year: Flixton Ex-Servicemen’s Club (John Alker Club, Flixton Rd |
== Sunday 12th May 10.30am - 1.00pm == |
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| Including | == 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.''''' |
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| == “A Light Hearted Look at Gardening” == == a talk by Bill Blackledge == |
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| Gardeners Questions will be tackled by Bill, Frank Ashton and John Steedman | = Top Ten Gardening Lessons (an Illustrated Talk) = == Wednesday 22nd May 7.30pm at Salvation Army Hall, Ashton Lane == |
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| ............................................................................................. | A return visit by Maureen Sawyer from Stretford, who has previously been BBC N.W. Gardener of the Year. |
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| == Monday 8th September == == Giant Sunflower Competition == |
Maureen's depth of knowledge is astounding and even experienced allotmenteers can learn from her. |
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| Judging and measuring of sunflowers will take place during the plot Inspection | ''''' Tickets (including drink and biscuits) : £2 for SHAS members and £3 for friends and family. ''''' |
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| == Friday 31st October, 6.00pm == == PUMPKIN PARTY == |
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| == Around the Hoe Down == | |
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| We enjoyed last year’s event so much we want to do it again. Entry will be limited to 80 people and strictly by ticket only. Adults £1.50, children £1.00 Your ticket will entitle you to soup, a hot dog, baked potato and cake! But this year extra food will be available to buy at a small cost. |
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| == Tuesday 28th October 2.30pm at St Mary’s Church == == “Widely as His Mersey Flows” == == a talk with slides by Hugh Begg == |
= Pumpkin Competition (Members Only) = |
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| Please come along and support our second talk this season. This is free to members but friends may come for a small charge. | |
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| 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 == ****************************************************************************************************** '''''Please check regularly for updates and details of new events''''' ****************************************************************************************************** |
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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)