See the photos from our sunny and successful Summer Show
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See the photos from our sunny and successful Summer Show
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In spite of the double challenge of Covid and the coldest April this century, the RGS will hold a Summer Show by the store on Site 2 on Sunday 13th June.
Many allotmenteers may not have entered the show previously, so the ‘preparing exhibits’ section below may help. Find the forms you need on this page.
Even if you don’t enter we hope to see you there from 3pm. The auction of produce will start at 4pm.
There will be a Plants and Produce stall and Tea and Cakes to enjoy.
If you have some spare plants/seedlings or produce, or could make a few cakes (in paper cases, like muffins, please) please bring them to the store between 10am and 1pm on the day.
Please do wear a mask, and bring cash for the tea and cakes stall.
Entries and Staging 11.30-13.30 – Judging 14.00- 15:00 – Open to All 15:00
FInd a printable copy of the classes and entry form here
Staging
Be careful!
Please study the rules governing entry to the Society’s shows.
Failure to follow the rules and regulations will result in disqualification.
Some helpful guidance can be found here.
Here are the rules for the RGS Summer Show – which follow RHS Show rules here .
The store will be open as usual from 10 – 12.
Want to know more about our shows? Look here: http://www.roehamptonallotments.co.uk/category/shows/
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A successful plant sale and a new community initiative from the RHS
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Thanks to a generous bequest from Sonia Sawyer, a new tea cabin and social space, “The Potting Shed”, is now open for all on site 3. A very welcoming place to take a much needed break. Many thanks to all the volunteers that worked so hard to create this lovely spot.
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Adam of Surrey Sharpeners will be working next to the Store on Site 2. Please bring your tools, kitchen knives and scissors to be sharpened from 9.30 am. You may have to come back to collect them later. There may be time for some mowers, but this can’t be guaranteed.
Full Price List here
CASH ONLY, please.
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Event runs from 4-5pm, Thursday 20 May 2021
Join the panel of gardening experts as they discuss the benefits of growing, cooking and eating food as a community as well as giving their top tips on creating and maintaining a productive patch.
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-webinar-community-food-growing-tickets-154406143933 If you can’t make it they will send you a link to view afterwards.
If you have an interesting question for the panel, please email it to communities@rhs.org.uk
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Our plant sale will have two sessions to avoid queuing.
Similar plants will be on sale at 2 pm and again at 2.30 pm outside the store on site 2.
Bring your own bags. Masks must be worn.
Please pay by contactless card or cash into a bucket – but we are not able to give change.
All proceeds go to the Wandsworth Food Bank.
We much appreciate your plant donations. Please leave them, clearly labelled, on the tables outside the store on Saturday morning between 11am and 12 noon.
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There’s a spring in our step as the world slowly opens up again…
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Starts again for 2021 on Saturday 24th April at Carshalton Community Allotment
The course and runs over 6 consecutive Saturdays.
From beginners to the more knowledgeable gardener, you’ll have the chance to learn eco-friendly gardening methods, including crop rotation, no-dig methods and organic planting techniques.
Teaching is a mixture of theory and practice, allowing students to try out the skills they learn, understanding how to plan, so they can make the most of their veg patch at home or their allotment.
Our course is Covid-safe, with theory taught live via Zoom and students learning the practical elements outdoors, with social distancing observed on the Community Allotment.
The course is organised by EcoLocal, a Carshalton based charity.
For further information and to book visit:
www.ecolocal.org.uk/highlight/organic-food-growing-course/ or facebook.com/ecolocal
Enquiries email: food@ecolocal.org.ukor telephone 020 8404 1522
Cost £80 per person
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While the store is closed – why not click and collect?
We look forward to seeing you there…….
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As the allotments get ready for Spring…
What’s in Store……re-opening?
Let’s look out for hedgehogs
Leek and Potato soup – a new recipe
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A Happy New Year to all