Events and training from our network
Fallow - winter warming - community care workshops for BPOC
The Soanes Centre, 4PX, Southern Grove, London E3 4PX
7 Dec 2024 | Accredited training
Join LION at Soanes Centre for a late afternoon communing where we will be making supportive tea blends for this winter.🍵
We'll also be engaging in some reflective arts and crafts, as well as an intention setting fire after sunset.
We'll be joined by Jacob V Joyce who will facilitate the craft space, whilst Dre will guide us through our tea making. We'll also have some delicious warm food too! More details to be announced.
This event is for BPOC/Global Majority only.
Join LION at Soanes Centre for a late afternoon communing where we will be making supportive tea blends for this winter.🍵
We'll also be engaging in some reflective arts and crafts, as well as an intention setting fire after sunset.
We'll be joined by Jacob V Joyce who will facilitate the craft space, whilst Dre will guide us through our tea making. We'll also have some delicious warm food too! More details to be announced.
This event is for BPOC/Global Majority only.
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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Forest Farm Peace Garden, bottom of Hazelbrouck Gardens, Hainault, IG6 2XL
8 Dec 2024 | Accredited training
Get into the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity at our in-person Christmas Wreath making workshop. This fun and interactive event is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their Christmas decorations. Tickets £25 includes all materials, mince pies and mulled apple juice
Get into the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity at our in-person Christmas Wreath making workshop. This fun and interactive event is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their Christmas decorations. Tickets £25 includes all materials, mince pies and mulled apple juice
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Wolves Lane Festive Market
Wolves Lane Centre, Wood Green, N22 5JD
8 Dec 2024 | Event
This year's market is extra special as we'll be opening the doors to our new eco-build (open for community hire and use from early 2025!) 👀
Come and explore a variety of stalls, enjoy delicious food and drink, and soak up the festive atmosphere with live singing and performances 🎶
This year's market is extra special as we'll be opening the doors to our new eco-build (open for community hire and use from early 2025!) 👀
Come and explore a variety of stalls, enjoy delicious food and drink, and soak up the festive atmosphere with live singing and performances 🎶
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Orchard pruning workshop
Community Orchard at the Former Goods Yards, behind Barnes station. Visit Eventbrite for what3words location.
11 Dec 2024 | Accredited training
Would you like to learn more about pruning and caring for fruit trees? Do you have a few hours to spare in December? Join us for a morning working in the Barnes Common community orchard. December's session will focus on pruning the apple and pear trees. We'll start with a demonstration, so even if you've never done this before, please do come along! All tools and equipment will be provided, and there'll be plenty of tea and coffee to keep you warm!
Would you like to learn more about pruning and caring for fruit trees? Do you have a few hours to spare in December? Join us for a morning working in the Barnes Common community orchard. December's session will focus on pruning the apple and pear trees. We'll start with a demonstration, so even if you've never done this before, please do come along! All tools and equipment will be provided, and there'll be plenty of tea and coffee to keep you warm!
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The Magic of Houseplants
EcoLocal The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3NX
12 Dec 2024 | Accredited training
Did you know you can improve your physical and mental health simply by growing houseplants? From helping us breathe well to relaxing and recharging us, houseplants are magical!
Led by our RHS qualified tutor, this half-day workshop to explore all the benefits that houseplants bring and start your own collection
Did you know you can improve your physical and mental health simply by growing houseplants? From helping us breathe well to relaxing and recharging us, houseplants are magical!
Led by our RHS qualified tutor, this half-day workshop to explore all the benefits that houseplants bring and start your own collection
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LGBTQ+ growing group
The Vine Road Pavillion, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, Barnes
14 Dec 2024 | Event
Our LGBTQ+ growing group is a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to grow together. We welcome anyone - new to gardening or experienced growers! All tools and equipment will be provided, and there is someone on hand to guide the session. The group takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month. It is free to attend, but please book via Eventbrite.
Our LGBTQ+ growing group is a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for members of the LGBTQ+ community to grow together. We welcome anyone - new to gardening or experienced growers! All tools and equipment will be provided, and there is someone on hand to guide the session. The group takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month. It is free to attend, but please book via Eventbrite.
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Regenerative Principles for Urban Food Growing
The polytunnel, Vine Road Recreation Ground, Vine Road, London, SW13 0NE
14 Dec 2024 | Accredited training
Regenerative growing has gained traction in recent years as both large and small scale growers seek to limit the damage done by modern agriculture and horticulture. Regenerative growing draws on knowledge and practices from communities around the world, as well as sustainable agriculture, organic growing and permaculture. It seeks to improve the wider ecosystem, and not just our own growing spaces. Come along to this training session to find out more!
Regenerative growing has gained traction in recent years as both large and small scale growers seek to limit the damage done by modern agriculture and horticulture. Regenerative growing draws on knowledge and practices from communities around the world, as well as sustainable agriculture, organic growing and permaculture. It seeks to improve the wider ecosystem, and not just our own growing spaces. Come along to this training session to find out more!
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Hackney Herbal: Herbal Wellbeing Masterclass
Unit 16, Celia Fiennes House, 8-20 Well Street, Hackney
14 Dec 2024 | Accredited training
We will be sharing our tips and tricks for crafting your own herbal goodies. The workshop will talk you through the basics of how we turn herbs into products and you will get a chance to have a go yourself and take home what you make. You will take home a personalised lip balm, a pack of your own crafted herbal teabags and a relaxation spray made with essential oils. For more details and booking see Hackney Herbal website
We will be sharing our tips and tricks for crafting your own herbal goodies. The workshop will talk you through the basics of how we turn herbs into products and you will get a chance to have a go yourself and take home what you make. You will take home a personalised lip balm, a pack of your own crafted herbal teabags and a relaxation spray made with essential oils. For more details and booking see Hackney Herbal website
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Octopus Wreath-making workshop
London, N7 0EF
14 Dec 2024 | Accredited training
Octopus Wreath Making at the Community Plant Nursery, join our yearly wreath making day! Saturday 14th December, 12 – 3pm
Octopus Wreath Making at the Community Plant Nursery, join our yearly wreath making day! Saturday 14th December, 12 – 3pm
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Winter solstice willow weaving
Edible Landscapes London, Finsbury Park, N4 2NQ
21 Dec 2024 | Event
Join the forest garden community at Edible Landscapes London to celebrate Winter Solstice with some willow crafting. Details of this festive event are coming soon!
Join the forest garden community at Edible Landscapes London to celebrate Winter Solstice with some willow crafting. Details of this festive event are coming soon!
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