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Keeping Chickens: An Introduction at Minstead Study Centre

April 20, 2013 from 2pm to 5:30pm

If you're considering keeping some chickens and want all the low down on how to go about it then come and join local expert Sharon Jackson for this practical event.Sharon will cover all the key aspects for beginners: legal issues, choosing housing, breed types, ailments, lice and worms, vermin control, feeding and grit, types of drinkers and feeders, breeding ( if folk are interested), how to handle a hen, wing clipping and so on. And there'll be some practical demonstrations of bird handling…See More

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Keeping Chickens: An Introduction at Minstead Study Centre

April 20, 2013 from 2pm to 5:30pm

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Woodgreen Community Shop

"Great looking place - must come and visit when I'm up your way! :)"

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Apple Tree Maintenance

Here are links to a couple of very useful articles that have just been posted on the Vigo Press site:Pruning your apple trees Getting the best harvest this year See More

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The Art of Composting at Minstead Study Centre

March 23, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm

Join leading organic, no dig gardener Charles Dowding for an in depth look at the glorious world of composting!We'll be considering what the word means, looking at ideas for assembling heaps to understand the principles and learning that there is no single correct formula, rather it is about making a good job of the waste one has. Charles will also talk about the use of Bio Char.Charles will also be doing some myth-busting about the whole process including what you can and can't compost and…See More

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The Art of Composting at Minstead Study Centre

March 23, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm

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New Forest - Vision of 2030 at Lyndhurst Community Centre

February 1, 2013 from 9:30am to 2pm

You are invited to New Forest Transition's - Visioning for 2030Where do you see the forest in 2030?Do you vision a future with a resilient community and a thriving local economy?Come and help us achieve it….We are inviting lots of groups and individuals towork together for the benefit of the forestplan ahead and pool resourceswork on topics such as local food, education, energy, transport, the arts, and more... Friday 1st FebruaryLyndhurst Community Centre9.30am - 2pmIncluding a free local…See More

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Wonderful manifesto from the Totally Locally Cafe & Grocery in Halifax

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Winter Solstice Celebration at Minstead Study Centre

December 21, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9pm

The winter solstice marks the time of the year when the darkness begins to fade and the earth prepares for a new cycle of growth. Come and celebrate this important event in the calendar with us. New Forest Transition, working with Minstead Study Centre create for you a magical time.... We will be in the the Study Centre's Round House with a roaring fire. There will be winter tales, poems and songs to enjoy, with thoughts of the changing of the year to share. Oh - and some seasonal…See More

Nov 5, 2012

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TREEmendous's Fruit Tree Sale

Transition Southampton's TREEmendous project is offering people the chance to buy fruit trees at reduced prices. This year there are 3 varieties of apple tree on offer (£7.50 each), pear, plum and greengage trees (£9.50 each) and blackcurrant bushes for £5. We're happy to take orders from surrounding areas as well as Southampton. For more info and to download an order form, visit: www.transitionsouthampton.org/trees See More

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Days of the Dead at Minstead Study Centre

November 3, 2012 from 11am to 6:30pm

Minstead - DAYS OF THE DEAD Sat Nov 3rd 2012 11am -5pm http://www.facebook.com/events/422902761057412/426701574010864/ A light of heart, reflective celebration of Lives lived, living and remembered, through Workshops, Craft activities, Altars, Fire faeries, Coffin Decorating, Plan your own funky funeral, Songs performances,Storytelling, 'Do before I die' graffitti wall and lots more....Dress warm for bonfire Fire…See More

Oct 29, 2012

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Christmas Tasting Day at Tatchbury Manor Farm

October 20, 2012 from 9am to 4pm

All sorts of exciting local produce will be available to try and orders are being taken for ChristmasSee More

Oct 19, 2012

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Oct 14, 2012

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A Taste of Autumn at Arnewood School

October 13, 2012 from 11am to 3pm

On Saturday 13th October Arnewood School is holding a'Taste of Autumn' event.BYO apples for crushing and pressingLocal food demonstrations11am - 3pmFree Parking, free entry, refreshments available(the school can be found on Gore Road in New Milton)The event is being run in association with St Barb's Museum A Taste of History project.See More

Oct 9, 2012

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Richard commented on Kevin Danks's blog post 'Updating the local food map'

"This is great Kevin - thank you...I'll tell everyone in an email tomorrow!"

Sep 20, 2012

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Apple Tree Maintenance

Posted on January 9, 2013 at 16:00 0 Comments 0 Likes

Here are links to a couple of very useful articles that have just been posted on the Vigo Press site:

Pruning your apple trees

Getting the best harvest this year

TREEmendous's Fruit Tree Sale

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New Forest Show 2012

Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:14 0 Comments 0 Likes

I bet you'd have got pretty good odds a few weeks ago that there would be no rain for the three days of the New Forest Show! Not only that but sizzling temperatures too!

The Food Challenge stand was kept busy throughout although we wilted a little in the heat on Wednesday and for some reason most people wanted to see the Queen rather than try out all the things we had on offer :(…

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New Forest Show - Eat & Grow Menu of Activities

Posted on July 1, 2012 at 16:52 0 Comments 1 Like

The programme of activities for the three New Forest Show days includes food demos, a talk about the wacky art of thermal cooking, making smoothies on a smoothie bike and making a raw carrot and ginger cake!

Follow the link below for full details....

The New Forest Show Menu 2012

Free Wildflower Seeds

Posted on April 27, 2012 at 15:03 3 Comments 0 Likes

If you missed the chance to claim some wildflower seeds you can do so at either of these sites....

http://www.foe.co.uk/what_we_do/bee_cause_seeds_35043.html

http://www.co-operative.coop/planbee/freeseeds

Let's help the bees!

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At 17:12 on July 30, 2012, Phylliss Salt said…: wonderful show Much enjoyed!!

At 15:26 on January 4, 2012, Chris Matthews said…: Hi Richard, many thanks for the warm welcome and looking forward to meeting you on the 14th.

Chris

At 18:00 on December 17, 2011, SarahF said…: OK, great.

Please could I put my name down for it.

Many thanks

Sarah

At 15:32 on December 17, 2011, SarahF said…: Richard, Hi

Just looking at next years events. Can you let me know how much Charles Dowding's veg course is at minstead on 3rd march?

Many thanks

Sarah

At 0:19 on December 12, 2011, Jeni Shergold said…: Hi Richard

I got your message. I have a small allotment now so I am not looking for any more space.

At 19:36 on August 16, 2011, Sarah at New Forest Hotels said…: Thanks. I think it's the New Forest clotted cream ice cream that gives the recipe the edge ;)

At 19:47 on August 1, 2011, Rosie Lea Catering said…: Thanks!

At 18:45 on August 1, 2011, Rosie Lea Catering said…: Hi Richard,

thanks for replying to me! Could u maybe led me a hand with how to post about the business as jsut getting used to the site!!!

Re bread making course, bit early days for me at the mo, just getting my head round it all but am currently qualifying as a pastry chef part of which is bread making so watch this space in the next few months would be happy to help!!!!

AS well as promoting the business I am on the look out for local producers of butter/milk, I know how hard it is to find this but if you know of anyone in the New Forest that would be great. i currently get it from Titchfield so still Hampshire but would like as much as poss to be New Forest!

We were at the show too but were so busy on our stall duid not get chance to have a look at the New Forest stall :(!

thanks for your help!

Rachel

Rosie lea Catering

At 14:52 on February 11, 2011, Martin Pook said…: Hi Richard - Received your email of what's on but you missed New Milton farmers' market so I've attached a flyer for you

kind regards

Martin PookFLYER%2011.pdf

At 17:45 on November 12, 2010, Catherine Shutler said…: Hi Richard
Yes it was your mistake!!!! If you could send out another email that would be good, as not sure how many actually check the website- I know I sometimes just rely on your weekly email.
Many Thanks, Catherine

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VOTE for the best in Hampshire

Posted by SarahF on April 22, 2013 at 18:30 0 Comments 0 Likes

I am delighted to announce that Spice ‘n’ Easy has been nominated in this year’s Hampshire Life Food & Drink Awards and I am hoping to make it on to the short list of finalists. To help in this endeavour I would be most grateful if you would…

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