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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
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100730T083341Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100618T083000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100619T150000Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/124 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/124 SUMMARY:SAGS Conference \, Thinking Outside the Plot\, Day 1\: Parish Halls\, 266 George St\, Glasgow DESCRIPTION: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 (&lsquo\;community cultivation&rsquo\;) is growing rapidly in Scotland. Since COSLA published &lsquo\;Allotments in Scotland\: Guidance notes for Scottish Councils&rsquo\; 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 &ndash\; 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.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100730T083341Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100903T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100905T150000Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/168 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/168 SUMMARY:Dundee Flower & Food Festival 2010 DESCRIPTION: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
'\; \;No Plants\, No Planet\: Horticulture &ndash\; making a world of difference&rsquo\;\, 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. &lsquo\;phone 01992 707025
The conference is to be held 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.
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100730T083341Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100921T112600Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/173 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/173 SUMMARY:Branching Out \: the role of green care in promoting mental wellbeing DESCRIPTION: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
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100730T083341Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T083000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T083000Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/170 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/170 SUMMARY:Designing Gardens for People with Dementia & Cognitive Impairment DESCRIPTION: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
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100730T083341Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T083000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100926T141500Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/139 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/139 SUMMARY:Walled Kitchen Garden Forum DESCRIPTION: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. \;
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100730T083341Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101008T083000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101008T083000Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/167 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/167 SUMMARY:The Federation of City Farms & Community Gardens National Networking Event DESCRIPTION:This year&rsquo\;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. \;
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