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= SHAS Plant/Seed Share (Members Only) =
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= Coronation Street returns to our allotments = == Sunday 12th May 10.30am - 1.00pm ==
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ITV has returned to Grosvenor Road to use one of our plots to film a new story line for Coronation Street. == In and around The Hoe Down ==
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Filming has already taken place on and around a plot at the Glebeland Road end of our site and transmission is scheduled for Monday 26th September, with two scenes in the first programme and one in the second. 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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Further filming is planned during the second half of September. So as not to interrupt continuity of filming, access to the site through the Glebelands Road entrance will be restricted during filming sessions, but the two entrances on Grosvenor Road will be open as usual. Everybody is welcome.
Spend time with your plot neighbours, see what others are growing, ask questions and share knowledge.
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Planned filming dates and times will be given below as we are advised of them. 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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Late September - actual dates t be advised = Top Ten Gardening Lessons (an Illustrated Talk) =
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- == 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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= 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. ==


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= 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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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)