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Newark Harvest News January 2004 Issue 3, Part 4
Courses, Training & Events - A Taste of Things to Come
February
First Aid in The Garden Newark & Sherwood College run ning this new course for Newark Harvest on Tuesday evenings from 4pm & 6pm . Each course consists of two sessions. The courses are being held on 3rd & 10th of February and the 24th February and 2nd March. For de tails of the venues (Newark Schools) and to book at place please contact Gerry Price on 07977 550050.
March
Plant A Pear Day— 5th March A one day event for School chil dren at Hawton Road . Basket Making & Willow Plant Sup port Making
These two half day courses will be the focus of Willow Day on May 12th at Hawton Road Conservation Area.
May
Willow Day- 21st May A day to celebrate willow at Hawton Road including Willow Plant Support and Basket making courses, a tour of the holt and liv ing willow structures and much, much more!
June
Scarecrow Festival to coincide with the Newark On Water Festi val (11th—13th June)
August
National Allotments Week (11th - 15th August)
October
Apple Day
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An Open Day in September for Newark school children focused on food. Children "guessed that veg" tasted a variety of raw vegeta bles, made "vegetable mon sters" took part in photog raphy and drama work shops and helped to paint a banner to promote future open days.
Apple Day in October attracted more eager pupils including a group from the Newark Orchard School. Activities included plant ing apple trees, tasting a variety of apples, and listening to a pro fessional story teller.
Both days were great fun, and great educational value too. Thank you to Hawton Road plot holders for their patience and generosity, to artists Claire Simpson, Laura Hill, Denise Marshall and Joy. To Caro line Adams (Newark A Sher wood District Council), Ma- rika Tribe (Newark Town Council), Robbie Windsor Beck ( Grove School ), Joan Cottee and plot holders Derek Drury and David Seabrook.
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"Thank you for the day we really enjoyed it ... I had never seen a French Bean. I enjoyed tasting the raw vegetables" - Laurie (The Mount School)
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Horticulture Course
Details of the horticulture course will be available shortly. Ten Saturday sessions spread throughout the coming year will cover everything from how to prepare a neglected plot, to how to spot pests and diseases and how to grow and care for soft fruit. This course is funded by Newark & Sherwood College.
All courses & training events are free!
However, places are limited and must be booked in advance.
To book your place call Claire Lvon on 07956 191816 or
Email newarkcreativeharvest@hotmail.com
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