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March 2010 Blog Posts (6)

Guerilla Gardening

Just came across this great site on guerilla gardening:

http://www.guerrillagardening.org/

Very, very interesting!

Added by Paul Scott-Bates on March 26, 2010 at 15:41 — No Comments

Lynn goes from strength to strength!!

Our friend Lynn is doing INCREDIBLE things over in Ramsbottom.

Read a recent article from the Bury Times here:

http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/5066487.Fresh_food_enthusiasts_plan_for_the_good_life/

Added by Paul Scott-Bates on March 22, 2010 at 8:55 — 1 Comment

After this weeks meeting we know have a treasurer Derek Jones , Heritage Kitchens, many thanks to him for volunteering. Paul and Joanna have agreed to take up publicity and marketing and I have agreed to be Chair.Matt has kindly put forward an interest in Allotment development

We will of course review this in 12 months.

We have alot of experience and skills to share and I am aware that not everyone was able to attend on Wednesday and would like to open this up to everyone as we…

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Added by Souta Creagh on March 13, 2010 at 12:07 — No Comments

here we go!!! Land presents from the council

Hi all,

exciting developments re land usage for our planting, orchards and allotments.

After meeting with Tasmin Percival yesterday, she has shown me a range of council owned sites across Rossendale which the council would be prepared to turn over to us to do with what we will.

In order for this to happen we need to show the council we have consulted with the community about what they want and have planting plans and a maintenance strategy so we can really keep on top…

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Added by Souta Creagh on March 13, 2010 at 11:48 — 2 Comments

Twitter

Incredible Edible Rossendale are now on Twitter. http://twitter.com/IERossendale

Added by Joanna Scott-Bates on March 12, 2010 at 14:00 — No Comments

Harlow Carr visit

Despite the Met Office being less than economical with the truth, a great time was had by all during our trip to RHS Harlow Carr last Saturday. Light showers didn't dampen our spirits!

Further visits being considered for summertime, but our appetites more than whetted to get growing!

A BIG thank you to Souta for arranging the trip!

Added by Paul Scott-Bates on March 8, 2010 at 13:49 — 2 Comments