A superb networking opportunity - come along and meet other  gardening enthusiasts  in the  The Garden Room,  King Street Halls, Kirkwall, Orkney

2.30-4pm  or 7-9pm

Please book your  place by contacting Edwina Cook on  01856 872897 or email Edwina.Cook@vaorkney.org.uk

Annual Scottish Allotments Conference 2010: Thinking Outside The Plot

Day 1: Friday June 18 2010 at the Parish Halls, 266 George St, Glasgow

Day2: Saturday June 19 2010 at Victoria Halls Dunblane 

Interest in allotments, community and therapeutic gardens and orchards, meanwhile and guerrilla gardening (‘community cultivation’) is growing rapidly in Scotland. Since COSLA published ‘Allotments in Scotland: Guidance notes for Scottish Councils’ in 2008, over 80 new allotment associations have formed across Scotland, five Councils have allotment strategies and many more are consulting with local people. Community cultivation is about more than spades and vegetables – it is about growing healthy and sustainable communities.  Community groups, Third Sector agencies and politicians are increasingly aware of the benefits that these activities can bring to health, well being, adaptation to climate change, education and biodiversity agendas. This Scottish Allotments and Gardens Society (SAGS) conference aims to raise awareness of these benefits at a senior level within the Public Sector.

This year, SAGS are experimenting with a conference run over two days, in two distinct venues.  The first day, Friday June 18th, will be held in Glasgow at the Parish Halls, hosted by Glasgow City Council. This session concentrates on the strategic issues related to the development, protection and funding of allotment sites. This session should be of interest to senior decision makers interested in finding out how support for allotments can help to meet goals in the areas of sustainability, public wellbeing, community regeneration... and how to implement this support in a practical way. 

The second day, Saturday June 19th will be held in the Victoria Halls Dunblane with MSP's to give the view from parliament, experienced speakers to talk about practical matters and the popular workshop sessions. This will be followed by the SAGS AGM. 

More information including the programme and booking form for both days of the conference are available at www.sags.org.uk.

Annual Scottish Allotments Conference 2010: Thinking Outside The Plot

Day 1: Friday June 18 2010 at the Parish Halls, 266 George St, Glasgow

Day2: Saturday June 19 2010 at Victoria Halls Dunblane 

Interest in allotments, community and therapeutic gardens and orchards, meanwhile and guerrilla gardening (‘community cultivation’) is growing rapidly in Scotland. Since COSLA published ‘Allotments in Scotland: Guidance notes for Scottish Councils’ in 2008, over 80 new allotment associations have formed across Scotland, five Councils have allotment strategies and many more are consulting with local people. Community cultivation is about more than spades and vegetables – it is about growing healthy and sustainable communities.  Community groups, Third Sector agencies and politicians are increasingly aware of the benefits that these activities can bring to health, well being, adaptation to climate change, education and biodiversity agendas. This Scottish Allotments and Gardens Society (SAGS) conference aims to raise awareness of these benefits at a senior level within the Public Sector.

This year, SAGS are experimenting with a conference run over two days, in two distinct venues.  The first day, Friday June 18th, will be held in Glasgow at the Parish Halls, hosted by Glasgow City Council. This session concentrates on the strategic issues related to the development, protection and funding of allotment sites. This session should be of interest to senior decision makers interested in finding out how support for allotments can help to meet goals in the areas of sustainability, public wellbeing, community regeneration... and how to implement this support in a practical way. 

The second day, Saturday June 19th will be held in the Victoria Halls Dunblane with MSP's to give the view from parliament, experienced speakers to talk about practical matters and the popular workshop sessions. This will be followed by the SAGS AGM. 

More information including the programme and booking form for both days of the conference are available at www.sags.org.uk.

Were having an open day at our community gardens next Friday 6thAugust from 1-4pm and would be delighted if you could make it. Some of the things happening on the day will include various planting workshops, a barbeque, sale of plants and vegetables from our market gardens and the opening of our new wildlife garden to the public. Please see attached flyer

Come and visit The Walled Garden.  Enjoy  live music, a barbeque, stalls etc. 

Read more about us at http://www.pkavs.org.uk/sections/whatwedo/walledgarden2.htm

Equal Adventure - an exciting weekendof inclusive multisport adventure, open to disabled and non-disabled people.

Glenmore Lodge, Cairngorm National Park ,  Find out more at http://www.equaladventure.org/eafestival10.htm

Equal Adventure - an exciting weekendof inclusive multisport adventure, open to disabled and non-disabled people.

Glenmore Lodge, Cairngorm National Park ,  Find out more at http://www.equaladventure.org/eafestival10.htm

GLASGOW HARVEST! On Saturday the 28th August 2010, NVA will host the first annual Glasgow Harvest at the Hidden Gardens in Pollokshields. Glasgow Harvest is an invitation to everyone in the city who grows their own food - whether on a windowsill or in an allotment - to share a huge open-air meal prepared with their own produce. For more details visit  http://www.nva.org.uk/new-projects/glasgow+harvest-26/

Equal Adventure - an exciting weekendof inclusive multisport adventure, open to disabled and non-disabled people.

Glenmore Lodge, Cairngorm National Park ,  Find out more at http://www.equaladventure.org/eafestival10.htm

Friday 3 - Sunday 5 September
CamperdownCountry Park,Coupar Angus Road, Dundee DD2 4TF

The region's top lifestyle event taking place over 3 days, offering the best in food, horticulture and live entertainment. The packed weekend programme includes free cookery and gardening demonstrations, children's activities, a craft fair,the chance to buy an amazing range of plants and quality food products and much more. The 2010 Festival plays host to the National Vegetable Society's Championships, and helps the Society celebrate its 50th anniversary. We also have TV celebrity duo The Hairy Bikers, dropping in. The two cooks, who have become known to millions of television viewers as they combine their love of motorcycling with down-to-earth cookery programmes, will be spending two days cooking and mingling with visitors to the Festival.
For further information visit www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com

Friday 3 - Sunday 5 September
CamperdownCountry Park,Coupar Angus Road, Dundee DD2 4TF

The region's top lifestyle event taking place over 3 days, offering the best in food, horticulture and live entertainment. The packed weekend programme includes free cookery and gardening demonstrations, children's activities, a craft fair,the chance to buy an amazing range of plants and quality food products and much more. The 2010 Festival plays host to the National Vegetable Society's Championships, and helps the Society celebrate its 50th anniversary. We also have TV celebrity duo The Hairy Bikers, dropping in. The two cooks, who have become known to millions of television viewers as they combine their love of motorcycling with down-to-earth cookery programmes, will be spending two days cooking and mingling with visitors to the Festival.
For further information visit www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com

Friday 3 - Sunday 5 September
CamperdownCountry Park,Coupar Angus Road, Dundee DD2 4TF

The region's top lifestyle event taking place over 3 days, offering the best in food, horticulture and live entertainment. The packed weekend programme includes free cookery and gardening demonstrations, children's activities, a craft fair,the chance to buy an amazing range of plants and quality food products and much more. The 2010 Festival plays host to the National Vegetable Society's Championships, and helps the Society celebrate its 50th anniversary. We also have TV celebrity duo The Hairy Bikers, dropping in. The two cooks, who have become known to millions of television viewers as they combine their love of motorcycling with down-to-earth cookery programmes, will be spending two days cooking and mingling with visitors to the Festival.
For further information visit www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com

Upper Springland, Isla Road, Perth PH2 7HQ

Come and join us and our hosts,  Capability Scotland,  for a networking event 10am - 12.30pm

Trellis AGM 1.30 pm - 3.30pm- All Welcome

Booking Required Download Booking Form and Programme Here

Lunch £7.00

' No Plants, No Planet: Horticulture – making a world of difference’, theIOH conference plays host to an impressive array of speakers who will explore how the industry is responding to the challenges of climate change, ensuring food security, changes in land use and safeguarding bio diversity.

For full details from the Institute of Horticulture email ioh@horticulture.org.uk. ‘phone 01992 707025

The conference is to be held  on  the 10th and 11th September at Writtle College, Chelmsford, Essex.  As well as members of the Institute, the conference is open to anyone who has an interest in these issues, from policy makers to training providers, local authority staff to voluntary sector professionals, researchers and suppliers.

Speakers include: Rosie Boycott, Chair of London Food; Dr David Barling of the Centre for Food Policy, University of London; Tim Briercliffe, Chair of Greening the UK Campaign; Dr Simon Thornton-Wood, RHS; Dr Ross Cameron, University of Reading: Dr Derek Stewart Head of the Plant Products and Food Programme, SCRI; Elaine Hughes, London Wildlife Trust; organic grower Iain Tolhurst and many more.

There will also be the opportunity, on September 12, for delegates to hear about and visit the 2012 London Olympic Park and see the impact horticulture is having on this high-profile site.

Seminar, aimed at Mental health service managers,Mental health promotion specialists,Environmental organisations,Countryside ranger managers, Land managers interested in providing opportunities,Advocacy and voluntary groups.

15th September 2010, Pollock House Glasgow

To book your place please send your details to centralscotland.cons@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 01698 368555

www.forestry.gov.uk/branchingout

Growing Communities in Scotland In conjunction with The Iris Murdoch Centre, University of Stirling presents 'Designing Gardens for People with Dementia & Cognitive Impairment' with Annie Pollock  on Wednesday, 22nd September 2010 at the Iris Murdoch Centre, University of Stirling . This FREE Training Session (including lunch) runs from 10- 1pm. Lunch & informal networking from 1pm.

For further Information contact the Trellis office on 01738 624348

This year the Walled Kitchen garden Forum is to be held at the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Melrose.

Please contact Fiona Grant f.grant14@tiscali.co.uk  for further information and  booking form.  

This year the Walled Kitchen garden Forum is to be held at the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Melrose.

Please contact Fiona Grant f.grant14@tiscali.co.uk  for further information and  booking form.  

This year’s FCFCG National Networking Event is on Friday 8thOctoberat Battleby, near Perth. Please go to http://www.farmgarden.org.uk/farms-gardens/your-region/scotland/506-news-a-events for a booking form and information about the day. 

Please click here for programme