Start \;the \;new year \;with the Therapeutic &\; Community Garden Health and Safety Training Workshop on Wednesday 8th February 2012 from 9.30am (Registration and Coffee)-4.00 pm at The Hidden Gardens\, Glasgow with Rob Ford. For further information and booking form go to the Trellis home page
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T105829Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120222T090000Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/244 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/244 SUMMARY:Social Enterprise for Community and Therapeutic Gardens DESCRIPTION:Social Enterprise for Community and Therapeutic Gardens on Wednesday 22nd February from 10am &ndash\; 4pm with Shona Maguire from SEAM at Govanhill Housing Association\, Glasgow. Please see Trellis Home Page for more information and booking form
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T105829Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120226T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120226T100000Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/246 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/246 SUMMARY:Bridgend’s Sixth Annual Potato Day DESCRIPTION:Bridgend Allotmant Site\, 41 Dalkeith Road\, Edinburgh\, EH16 4TE
Come along and celebrate all things Tattie with us! Heritage seed potatoes for sale. Allan Roman\, Scotland'\;s own Potato Guru will be selling his own seeds\, shallots &\; onion sets\, and giving a talk on potatoes. 11am-3pm
bridgendcommunity.blogspot.com/
\;Dundee\, 29 Feb
Find out more about the range of community food work and share good practice. To book contact sue.rawcliffe@consumerfocus.org.uk
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Food for Free @ Broomhill Gardens\, Burntisland. \;How do you find the tasty free food growing in and around your town? We will walk from Broomhill Gardens around Burntisland exploring and discovering what wild food is on offer in the early spring.
The workshops are all free \;but places are limited so please book a place by contacting Elly at elly@fifediet.co.uk or phoning 01592 871371
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T105829Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120315T083000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120315T143000Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/245 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/245 SUMMARY:Trellis 6th Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:We hope you&rsquo\;ll join us to be inspired by project showcases\, speakers and practical\, thought-provoking workshops as well as a unique chance to exchange ideas with like-minded people from initiatives across the country where gardening and improving people&rsquo\;s lives are the common theme.
To book your place click here Booking Form
Preview our draft programme
\; Are you experiencing difficulties in trying to find and secure land for your community growing project? Are you facing obstacles in the planning system and uphill battles negotiating with landowners and agreeing on the terms of your lease? Our training session seeks to draw on the experiences of planning\, legal and land specialists to advice on these issues. The training will be participative and will draw on real life issues and experiences of the participants\, using case studies and examples of good practice. For details and to book\, please go to www.farmgarden.org.uk/events/finding-and-securing-land-for-community-gro....
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T105829Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120404T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120404T090000Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/249 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/249 SUMMARY:Growing Communities in Scotland Networking Event\, Inverness DESCRIPTION: \;This event at the L&rsquo\;Arche Workshops will be a good opportunity to share ideas and information\, and to hear about waste reduction and composting.
Please book aplce through
http\://www.farmgarden.org.uk/events/fcfcg-events-in-scotland/growing-communities-in-scotland-networking-event?view=Events
Come along to Redhall Walled Garden
Easter egg hunt for children under 12 years\, Plants for sale\, Cream teas\, Children&rsquo\;s games &ndash\; A perfect springtime outing for all the family.
No Entry charge\, donations welcome.
Redhall Walled Garden\, 97 Lanark Road\, Edinburgh\, EH14 2LZ\, tel\: 0131 443 0946.
Celebration Ceilidh\, Suntrap Garden\, Edinburgh\, 15 April
Support Suntrap Garden\, Edinbugh.Suntrap are celebrating the recent Listing of Millbuies\, starting with speeches and tours at 6pm and followed by a ceilidh in the potting shed at 7pm. Entry fee £\;5 &ndash\; buffet and wine by donation. See
Networking Event in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre\, Edinburgh EH4 2SA on Monday 16th April 2012 from 10 am to 4pm. An opportunity to share ideas and information\, and hear about getting started with garden design. Book by 11 April at http\://www.farmgarden.org.uk/events/fcfcg-events-in-scotland/edinburgh-networking-event?view=Events
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T105829Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T083000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120425T083000Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/251 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/251 SUMMARY:Compost Training for Therapeutic and Community Gardening Projects DESCRIPTION:Want to know more about Composting? Compost Training for Therapeutic and Community Gardening Projects on Wednesday 25th April 2012 \, Callendar House Walled Garden\, Callendar Park\, Falkirk\, FK1 1YR. Click here for further information and booking form.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T105829Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T151100Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120517T151100Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/268 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/268 SUMMARY:SNH Community Growing – Making Local Food Work DESCRIPTION:Scottish Natural Heritage Sharing Good Practice Sharing knowledge\, skills and experience
Community Growing – Making Local Food Work
Thursday 17 May at Battleby\, Perth 10-4pm
For Booking Form see http\://www.snh.gov.uk/policy-and-guidance/sharing-good-practice/events/ or phone 01738 458551
Who is it for?
Local Authority staff in planning and environment\, NGOs\,
including those in the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN)
area\, Housing Associations & Developers. Landowners\,
community growing groups and allotment holders.
What is it about? The event will raise awareness of the community food
movement\, linked to the Scottish Government’s Recipe for
Success – Scotland’s National Food and Drink Policy and the
Grow Your Own Working Group. Communities can be supported
and encouraged to grow local food from allotments to community
land projects. There will be presentations on latest research and
ongoing projects linked to design and site layout.
• KEYNOTE speaker\: Stewart Stephenson MSP
• The Grow Your Own Working Group - progress to date
• CSGN - Community Growing Space audit 2011
• SAGS - the proposed design guidance update
• Exemplar projects including Forth Environment Link\, SAGE
and Community Land Advisory Service and the Climate
Challenge Fund
\;
Oatlands Seedling Sunday
Sunday 20th May
2-4pm \; at Oatlands Leisure Clubhaose \;
10 Logan Gardens
G5 0LJ
Come along all are welcome.
Tea\, coffee and home baking will be available &ndash\; donations to Oatlands site funds gratefully received
Email\: \; oneshearer@hotmail.com if you need any further information
Spaces Conference 2012\: Green PLaces for Head Spaces.
This inspirational event is a conference with a difference\, involving learning
about the impact outdoor spaces can have on our lives and mental health\,
through hearing stories\, meeting new people and experiencing a range of
hands-on environment-based activities in the award-winning surroundings of
Redhall Walled Garden (SAMH).
Environmental activities offer an effective\, proven resource for improving
mental health and well being.
Spaces provides a meeting place for mental health and environmental
organisations to learn about each other’s practices and opportunities\, including
the challenges of inclusion. It is an ideal springboard for future partnership
activity
This free event may contribute towards Continuing Professional Development
Thursday 24 May 2012 9.30am - 4.00pm
Redhall Walled Garden SAMH\, Lanark Road\, Edinburgh\, EH14 2LZ
To book contact Heather Lewis at h.lewis@btcv.org.uk.
Erskine Gardening Leave OpenDay on Sunday 27th May 1pm-5pm in conjunction with the Erskine Motorbike Meet http\://www.erskinemotorbikemeet.co.uk/ at The Erskine Home\, Bishopton\, Renfrewshire\, PA7 5PU. C come along and see the fabulous range of plants being raised by ex- service personnel at Gardening Leave - tomatoes\, carrots\, peas\, beans\, herbs and bedding plants and the new greenhouse under construction !
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T105829Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120530T091500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120530T091500Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/259 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/259 SUMMARY:Newton Stewart Network Meeting and Garden Opening DESCRIPTION:Newton Stewart Network Meeting and Garden Opening at the Belted Galloway Visitors Centre DG8 6NQ and Newton Stewart Hospital Garden (DG8 6LZ) on Wednesday 30th May\, 10.15am - 3.30pm. Open to everyone interested in therapeutic or community gardens\, or green spaces used to improve health\, well-being or for community benefit. An opportunity to network and exchange good practice ideas\, for links to further information and booking details see the Trellis home page at http\://www.trellisscotland.org.uk
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120524T105829Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120603T160000Z UID:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/269 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.trellisscotland.org.uk/node/269 SUMMARY:Trellis & Dundee College Show Garden at Gardening Scotland 2012 DESCRIPTION:Visit the Trellis/ Dundee College showgarden at Gardening Scotland this year and enjoy the tranquility of a therapeutic garden.Mind the Menu Event\, community food work supporting mental health and wellbeing on Wednesday 6 June from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm
at Discovery Point\, Dundee
This event is for you if you are interested in community food work and the role it plays in supporting positive mental health and wellbeing. It is a chance to\:
Find out more about the range of community based food work in Scotland that supports mental health and wellbeing
Share good practice\, information and resources with other groups and organisations active in the field
Think about how to describe the outcomes from this work and how to ensure these are reflected in current policy developments and
Consider the support you need to build your work in this area.
This FREE event will be workshop based\, with plenty of time to share information about what you are doing and to learn from others. Support is available with travel expenses for staff\, volunteers\, and people with lived experience from community organisations\, if required.
To book a place\, please go to http\://www.communityfoodandhealth.org.uk/2012/mind-the-menu/ and complete a booking form.
Perth &\; Kinross Networking Event &ndash\; Friday 8 June 2012
Church Centre\, 64 High St. Kinross\, KY13 8AJ
Programme
9.45 &ndash\; 10.00 \; \; \; \; \; \; Tea/Coffee &\; registration
10.00 &ndash\; 10.30 \; \; \; \; Brief introductions - please come along prepared to give a 2 minute introduction on who you are\, the project you are involved in and anything you would like to discuss.
Partnership update &ndash\; an update from the Growing Communities Partnership - The Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens and Trellis.
10.30 &ndash\; 11.15 \; \; \; \; \; Discussion and networking time &ndash\; an opportunity to discuss any issues\, share ideas and exchange good practice.
11.30 &ndash\; 12.00 \; \; \; \; \; Gardening with children &ndash\; a chance to learn how the Potager Garden works with the local primary school and to share ideas on working with children.
12.00 &ndash\; 1.00 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Lunch &\; networking
1.00 &ndash\; 1.45 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Visit to The Potager Garden (approx. 100m walk\, click here to find out more)
1.45 -2.30 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Final round-up of any issues and discussion points. \; Evaluation.
Lunch will available at a cost of £\;5\, please let us know when booking if you will require lunch and if you have any dietary requirements.
Directions
A map of the Church Centre can be found here - Church Centre
There is no parking at the Centre but there are two small car parks nearby\, plus a park and ride 800m away at Sainsbury&rsquo\;s.
Network Event at Shettlestone Community Growing Project\, Glasgow Wednesday 27th June 2012 from 10am till 4pm. Shettleston Housing Association is at 65 Pettigrew Street Glasgow G32 7XR This networking event is for anyone interested in/involved with therapeutic or community gardens\, or green spaces used to improve health\, well-being or for community benefit.
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