Events
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.
Why not go along to the Scottish Orchard East Coast Gathering at Edinburgh University, 5 Forrest Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2QL For Further Information see www.scottishorchards.com or contact John Hancox, for details on 0778 606 3918 or email john@commonwealthorchard.com.
Why not go along to the Scottish Orchard East Coast Gathering at Edinburgh University, 5 Forrest Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2QL For Further Information see www.scottishorchards.com or contact John Hancox, for details on 0778 606 3918 or email john@commonwealthorchard.com.
NOW FULLY BOOKED- let us know of your interest so we can run further courses, email naomi@farmgarden.org.uk
Setting up and Sustaining a Community Garden From 10am to 4pm with Abi Morden from Urban Roots at Keep Scotland Beautiful, Wallace House, 17- 21 Maxwell Place, Stirling, FK8 1JU This day course is an opportunity to learn about How to find your ideal site Negotiating with landowners Getting more people on board Garden design Fundraising including social enterprise options Managing health and safety Long term maintenance Volunteers The exact programme for the day will depend on participants, needs have your say on the Booking Form when you reserve a place. Booking Forms are also available from: www.trellisscotland.org.uk http://farmgarden.org.uk/farms-gardens/your-region/scotland
with Olivia Hanley from The Scottish Community Development Centre Venue: Gorgie City Farm, 51, Gorgie Road, Edinburgh EH11 2LA Olivia works for both the Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) and the Community Health Exchange (CHEX) from where she provides a range of training, support to networks, practice development and information to do with community engagement and community-led health. Olivia is also involved, on a voluntary basis, with a community garden in her own community. This one day course aims to be practical in nature and equip you to feel more confident about engaging with your community either to help to set up a community garden or sustain an existing one. The training will be participative and will draw on the experiences of the participants and on case studies, in thinking about how to reach and engage with groups and individuals in your communities some of whom may be considered ‘hard to reach’. The exact programme for the day will depend on participants’ needs – have your say on the Booking Form when you reserve a place. Booking Forms are available from www.trellisscotland.org.uk and www.farmgarden.org.uk/ For further information please contact Naomi Knights, FCFCG, Gorgie City Farm, 51 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh EH11 2LA Tel: 0131 623 7058 email mailto:naomi@farmgarden.org.uk
Gardening For All - Developing Ideas to make Gardening more Inclusive and Accessible,. With John Smith from Botanica Consult at Redhall Walled Garden, 97 Lanark Road, Edinburgh, EH14 6LH. Have you ever felt unsure about how to adapt a gardening activity or tool for people with complex needs? Have you had someone new attend your project but been unsure about how to adapt activities to meet their needs? This training course will provide ideas for assessing the needs for those who want to attend your project and adapting the project to meet those needs. E.g. how to make the garden area more accessible for people with physical disabilities; how to make gardening concepts interesting and accessible for people with literacy problems.
Course Content - this day course is an opportunity to get some ideas about:
• Communication and how people learn
• Internal and external work environment (adapting/developing garden work areas)
• Adapting work techniques and tools
• Recognition through education. (What awards are available and suitability)
Background of Trainer - John Smith has worked for many years as a College lecturer in Horticulture and Landscape Design, teaching mainstream horticultural and landscape students. For the last ten years he has developed a Therapeutic model of gardening in conjunction with the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society at Suntrap for students with learning difficulties and other complex needs.
For further information please click here and book now to avoid disappointment by completing the Booking Form .
Tel 01738 624348 or email info@trellisscotland.org.uk
Come along to the Bridgend Allotments 5th Annual Potato Day 11am - 2pm Seed potatoes for sale, talks and tips on growing, refreshments and entertainment. Bridgend Allotment, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4TE. Phone 0131 664 9559.
Come along to Moffat Town Hall for gardening inspiration!
Join with other gardeners to network and tour with Chris Balance of Moffat CAN (Carbon Approaching Neutral), have lunch, drop into an afternoon project showcase session and see what other gardening projects in Dumfries and Galloway are doing. For further information and a booking form click here
Gardening - the Original "Feel Good" Activity. Perth Concert Hall.
Come along to the Trellis Conference on Tuesday 15 March 2011 to Perth Concert Hall. View the speakers, projects showcases and range of workshops available on the programme and BOOK NOW on the Trellis home page Looking forward to seeing you there...
Come along to the Kinross Potager Garden, Bowton Road, Kinross
for our Coffee Morning & Plant sale on 26th March 2011
10.30am -12 noon
Phone 01577 863481
Come along and network with other keen community and therapeutic gardeners at the Grassmarket Community Project and the Royal Edinburgh Community Gardens.
Phone Naomi Knights on 0131 623 7058 to book your place or email naomi@farmgarden.org.uk
Have fun at Redhall Walled Garden on Sunday 24th April
12 -5pm
Easter Egg Hunt at 2pm
Childrens Activities
Plant Sale
Cream Teas
entry by donation
97 Lanark Road Edinburgh EH14 2LZ
0131 443 0946
Growing Communities in Scotland training day Setting up and Sustaining a Community Garden. On Wednesday18th May 2011 at Helm Training, Sea Captain's House, 48 St Andrew's Lane, Dundee, DD1 2EY. For more information contact Naomi on 0131 623 7058 click here to open booking form.
Come along and support Suntrap Garden
Suntrap Garden Annual Open Day on Sunday 22 May from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm.
There will be tours of the garden, plant sales, garden advice and demonstrations.
There will also be fun activities for the children such as gardening activities, face painting and Eubee the Snowy Owl. Admission is £3 for adults and children are free, there is also free car parking.
The big change this year that all funds raised will go to the Friends of Suntrap to help them maintain the garden and to continue the fight to keep the garden open.
Join the Ayrshire Networking Event on Wednesday 25th May 2011 at the Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock and Heal the Earth Community Garden from 10am-4pm. Return your completed Booking Form to the Trellis Office or phone us on 01738 624348.
On Saturday the 28th of May the Walled Garden in Perth has a big plant sale. Grab this opportunity to buy some plants, have a cupper and enjoy this beautiful ornamental walled garden.
The Walled Garden is based in the grounds of Murray Royal Hospital, Perth just off Muirhall Road at Kinnoull Hill.
The Walled Garden, Muirhall Road, Perth, PH2 7BH.
Café: 01738 631777 Garden: 01738 562420
The garden itself is open from 10.00 to 16.00
Café is open from 13.00 to 15.30
Saturday morning hands on gardening 10-12 noon.
Workshops will take place at Suntrap Garden May 28th, June 4th,11th and 18th. Come along andfind out about planting seeds, flowers, vegetables and bulbs. learn how to be eco-friendly.
Suntrap Garden 43 Gogarbank Edinburgh EH12 9BY.
Phone: 0131 3397283
Join the networking tour of 3 diverse projects within Stirling and Clackmannanshire
Gartinny Nursery - Coalsnaughton
Greenroutes- Gartmore
Ochil Community Garden Project- Menstrie
Minibus from Stirling Railway sytation 9.45am
return to station 4.30pm
To book contact Naomi Knights 0131 623 7058 or email naomi@farmgarden.org.uk
People grow better in gardens. Any doubts? Go to the Trellis show garden to experience this. You can find us at stand 390, Gardening Scotland 2011, Ingliston, Edinburgh 3rd-5th June 2011
Visit our wild flower turf roofed pavilion, plant a sunflower in your home made pot, bring your camera and have your photograph taken amongst the sunflowers, enjoy the birdsong and the babble of the brook whilst ambling amongst the plants.
Join Trellis, the Scottish Therapeutic Gardening Network, in supporting, promoting, and developing the use of horticulture to improve health, well-being and life opportunities for all.
Tickets are available from the gardening Scotland webpages at www.gardeningscotland.com
People grow better in gardens. Any doubts? Go to the Trellis show garden to experience this. You can find us at stand 390, Gardening Scotland 2011, Ingliston, Edinburgh 3rd-5th June 2011
Visit our wild flower turf roofed pavilion, plant a sunflower in your home made pot, bring your camera and have your photograph taken amongst the sunflowers, enjoy the birdsong and the babble of the brook whilst ambling amongst the plants.
Join Trellis, the Scottish Therapeutic Gardening Network, in supporting, promoting, and developing the use of horticulture to improve health, well-being and life opportunities for all.
Tickets are available from the gardening Scotland webpages at www.gardeningscotland.com
Saturday morning hands on gardening 10-12 noon.
Workshops will take place at Suntrap Garden May 28th, June 4th,11th and 18th. Come along andfind out about planting seeds, flowers, vegetables and bulbs. learn how to be eco-friendly.
Suntrap Garden
43 Gogarbank
Edinburgh
EH12 9BY.
Phone: 0131 3397283
People grow better in gardens. Any doubts? Go to the Trellis show garden to experience this. You can find us at stand 390, Gardening Scotland 2011, Ingliston, Edinburgh 3rd-5th June 2011
Visit our wild flower turf roofed pavilion, plant a sunflower in your home made pot, bring your camera and have your photograph taken amongst the sunflowers, enjoy the birdsong and the babble of the brook whilst ambling amongst the plants.
Join Trellis, the Scottish Therapeutic Gardening Network, in supporting, promoting, and developing the use of horticulture to improve health, well-being and life opportunities for all.
Tickets are available from the gardening Scotland webpages at www.gardeningscotland.com
Book your place at the Aberdeenshire networking meeting on Tuesday 7th June at the
Clashmach Centre, 18, Steven Road, Huntly AB54 8SX .
There will be a site visit to local community allotments and a focus on local fundraising. The programme is still being finalised but to register your interest please email info@trelisscotland.org.uk or phone Trellis on 01738 624348
Saturday morning hands on gardening 10-12 noon.
Workshops will take place at Suntrap Garden May 28th, June 4th,11th and 18th. Come along andfind out about planting seeds, flowers, vegetables and bulbs. learn how to be eco-friendly.
Suntrap Garden
43 Gogarbank
Edinburgh
EH12 9BY.
Phone: 0131 3397283
Saturday morning hands on gardening 10-12 noon.
Workshops will take place at Suntrap Garden May 28th, June 4th,11th and 18th. Come along andfind out about planting seeds, flowers, vegetables and bulbs. learn how to be eco-friendly.
Suntrap Garden
43 Gogarbank
Edinburgh
EH12 9BY.
Phone: 0131 3397283
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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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