Events
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
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.
11am-3pm Entrance Free, All Welcome
Apple juicing and pressing, bring your own apples for pressing. Refreshments, stories and games
41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH16 4TE
0131 664 9559 for more information
lothian buses 21,24,33,38,49
Alderman Road Community Gardens, 245a Alderman Road, Glasgow, G13 3AY. Contact naomi@farmgarden.org.uk. Tel 0131 623 7058.
Thursday 28th October HMP Castle Huntly, Dundee. Join us to meet with representatives from gardening projects across Scotland and learn more about the therapeutic gardening work at Castle Huntly. Please book by 18th October. Booking form and further details here
We will examine and discuss current approaches and principles in mapping and planning for green networks through the planning system, with a particular focus on the lessons that can inform the development of the Central Scotland Green Network, and how the CSGN can help to inform the development of other green networks. We will look at the experience of planning authorities, SNH and others involved in development planning. Contact: The Sharing Good Practice Team on 01738 458555 or sgp@snh.gov.uk.
A chance to meet up in the Aberdeen area.
Easter Anguston Training Farm Peterculter, Aberdeen, AB14 0PJ
Tel: 01224733627 www.easteranguston.org.uk
Host is John Duncan, Farm Manager:Easter Anguston is a training centre for adults with learning disabilities. It is a working farm and horticulture centre that also has allotments and craft making opportunities.Since it was established in 1972, Easter Anguston's aims have been to ensure that trainees develop the vocational, social and daily living skills needed to enable them to get the most out of life and to live as independently as possible in the community. Registration from 10am with a prompt start at 10.30am. Finish 3pm. Lunch is available at a cost of £4.
Bookings:Please Email/Tel with your details.Naomi Knights, FCFCG, Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh EH11 2LA 0131 623 7058 naomi@farmgarden.org.uk
All bookings to be received by Tuesday 26th October 2010
Join us at Gardening Leave, Erskine and Parklea, Port Glasgow.
9.15am to 3.30, Free transport and entry, Lunch available for £5/bring your own
About the day: A mini bus will leave from Glasgow (the drop off/taxi bay in Buchanan St Bus Station) at 9.30am.
- Our first visit will be to Gardening Leave, a new project at Erskine Hospital, based in the ‘old’ garden centre. Here veterans are offered a wide variety of gardening tasks and activities to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
- We will then visit Parklea Branching Out, a charitable organisation based in Port Glasgow. Here, individuals and groups with disabilities and mental health issues can experience horticultural training, skills development and therapeutic opportunities within a supportive and friendly environment.
- The third section of the day will provide opportunities for discussion/sharing experiences/your questions and ideas.
For more information and booking form see the Home page.
Join us to meet with others from gardening projects across Scotland. A date for your diary - details to follow soon
A weekend introductory course into permaculture, focusing on community gardens. Cost is £60 for those outwith the area. There may be support available for some Highlands and Islands community land groups to attend - contact HIE for further details.
A weekend introductory course into permaculture, focusing on community gardens. Cost is £60 for those outwith the area. There may be support available for some Highlands and Islands community land groups to attend - contact HIE for further details.
A weekend introductory course into permaculture, focusing on community gardens. Cost is £60 for those outwith the area. There may be support available for some Highlands and Islands community land groups to attend - contact HIE for further details.
This free FEVA Network Workshop will be held on 30 November, 10am -2pm at the West Lobby meeting room of New Parliament House, Edinburgh. Please email Julia, j.duncan@btcv.org.uk, by 25 Nov.
Thurs 9 Dec, Glasgow; Fri 10 Dec, Musselburgh
This course will provide managers with the knowledge to support staff with a mental health problem from recruitment through to supporting a return to work. It will focus on the supervisor's/line manager's role in supporting staff with mental health problems including: Equality Act 2010; Mental Health; How to Support; Managing Mental Health at Work; Employers Duties; Creating a Mentally Healthy Workforce; Guidelines for Managers; Guidance for Employees. This course includes a complete step by step Manager's Guide. For more information visit the SAMH website.
Thurs 9 Dec, Glasgow; Fri 10 Dec, Musselburgh
This course will provide managers with the knowledge to support staff with a mental health problem from recruitment through to supporting a return to work. It will focus on the supervisor's/line manager's role in supporting staff with mental health problems including: Equality Act 2010; Mental Health; How to Support; Managing Mental Health at Work; Employers Duties; Creating a Mentally Healthy Workforce; Guidelines for Managers; Guidance for Employees. This course includes a complete step by step Manager's Guide. For more information visit the SAMH website.
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Gardening & dementia
Listen to this informative feature on gardening and dementia, broadcast on Radio Scotland’s ‘Good Morning Scotland’ 20 September 2011. The programme item was recorded at The Kinross Potager Garden.
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