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Showing posts with label gardening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gardening. Show all posts
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Thursday, 29 October 2015
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
Monday, 28 October 2013
Free workshops at Green Heart Den this week ...
Free Workshops at Green Heart Den Community garden
The latest workshops available at Green Heart Den community garden, Marsh St, Barrow (www.greenheartden.blogspot.com). All workshops are free and booking is essential as there are a limited number of spaces on each session.
FREE, and fun gardening, growing, crafts and wildlife workshops at the Green Heart Den during October and November include ...
Thursday 31 October 2013, 11am-3pm - Cook and eat session.
Friday 1 November 2013, 11am-3pm – Craft session.
Please don’t book a session unless you intend to attend.
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
Monday, 8 April 2013
Thursday, 23 August 2012
Friday, 27 July 2012
LOSING THE PLOT - A Tale of Love, Life and Allotments at the Dock Museum
'Losing the Plot' is a story of love - love between people and the land, love between people and people, and love between people and their giant vegetables.
One of two new shows which Mikron will tour in 2012, Losing the Plot will be on at The Dock Museum, North Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW on Sunday 30th September at 2pm.
The show, written by Deborah McAndrew tells the stories of the gardeners of Thistledale Allotments, a rag-bag bunch of diggers and dreamers. Strong personalities frequently clash over the best treatment for mealy bugs, and the annual ‘Heaviest and Longest’ competition is always a time when old feuds and new flirtations threaten to undermine the fragile peace.
Then Harvey from the Council pays a visit and the gardeners realise that they must pull together, or forfeit their precious plot forever. But can they agree on a strategy? How will they convince Harvey of the vital role allotments have played in the life of the nation for centuries? What will they do when things inevitably get out of hand?
Mikron’s Artistic Director, Marianne McNamara commissioned Losing the Plot last summer, she explains why she was drawn to the theme of allotments, “Mikron have always told the story of events, innovations and movements through the eyes of ordinary people and communities. Losing the Plot explores the history of allotments, and how they are thriving these days in a time when self-sufficiency is making a resurgence.” Marianne continues, “as a company who tour by narrowboat, I have been struck by the similarities of the two communities, in which people from all different walks of life cross each others’ paths”.
Told in true Mikron style, with a rollicking mix of old music hall tunes and brand new songs, big characters, inventive storytelling, and the odd scarecrow thrown in for good measure, Losing the Plot is a tale of earthy pleasures and pitchforks at dawn.
Tickets are priced at £10 (£8 concs) and are available from www.mikron.org.uk or 01484 843701.
Friday, 23 March 2012
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Monday, 30 January 2012
Thursday, 8 December 2011
'Get Ready for Spring' FREE 'Grow Your Own' workshop
Saturday 14 January 2012. Taking place at the Mawson Room, Barrow Park, Barrow from 9.30-4pm (lunch provided).
By the end the session you will have;
- some inspiration to get growing
- a garden plan for your growing space
- a planting plan for your garden
- helpful ideas and some local contacts to help and support you
- an information and resource list
- a FREE £10 B and Q voucher to get your growing started!
The session will be facilitated by Jennifer Lauruol of Carpe Diem Gardens (http://www.carpe-diem-gardens.co.uk/)
To book a place call Rebecca Allen on 01229 876546 or Email neighbourhoodmgt@barrowbc.gov.uk
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
FREE 'Gardening for Wildlife Workshop'
Saturday 13 August 2011, 9.30-12noon
Neighbourhood Management office, 242/244 Daltron Rd, Barrow LA14 1PN
The workshop will be run by Sue Thurley, Barrow's Wildside Officer for Cumbria Wildlife Trust (www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/barrows-wildside.html) and find out how you can attract wildlife to your back yard or garden. What plants attract different types of wildlife, benefits of planting native species. Make a minibeast house, bird or bat box and turning your wall into a living wall. Look at simple wildlife friendly techniques to discourage garden pests.
To book a place call Neighbourhood Management on 01229 876546 or email neighbourhoodmgt@barrowbc.gov.uk
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