Hungerford
Farmers Market, 4th Sunday of each month 10am – 1.30pm
For information on the range of produce available : Thames
Valley Farmers Market www.tvfm.org.uk Hungerford Farmers Market dates for 2012 :
Feb 24
March 24
April 28
May 26
June 23
July 28
Aug 25
Sept 22
Oct 27
Nov 24
Dec 22
Monthly
Guided Walks – led by HEAT Walking & Wildlife Group, 1st Sunday
of the month
Walks will start and finish in Hungerford taking routes in
different directions from Hungerford each month. Meet at the Town Hall steps at
10am. We recommend you come armed with wet weather gear and strong boots. Walks
will be advertised on the HEAT stall at the farmers market, via our HEAT e
mailing list & on posters around town. Contact the HEAT Wildlife
& Walking Group via landscape_heat if you wish more detail.
Other
Local Events Tree
Pruning Workshop Sat 2 Feb 9.30-4pm Little Hidden Farm, Hungerford Newtown RG17
0PN
Instruction and practical work on garden shrubs and fruit trees before moving
on to a wide range of trees. You should go home with sufficient confidence to
work on your own trees and shrubs. Equipment provided. Regular refreshments and
a hearty lunch over a clay oven included. We ask for a donation of £35 pp to
support FARM-Africa's work www.farmafrica.org.uk
Full time students & children : discount of £15. Min age 16. To book your
place call 01488 683253 or acworths@littlehiddenfarm.co.uk
HEAT Walk - Sunday 3 Feb 10am meet Town Hall steps
Circular social walk from Hungerford out through Denford and up on footpaths
returning to Hungerford about 1pm ish. Please check weather forecast and dress
accordingly. Stout boots and warm/ waterproof clothing recommended. All are
welcome.
Shape of the Woods to Come Fri 22 Feb 7.30pm Thatcham Discovery Centre
How modern forestry and climate change will shape our woods in future. What will our woods look like ? What can the public do to help ?
Organised by West Berkshire Countryside Society WBCS member free, non members
£2.
Wednesday 27th February 09:30 – 13:30
Join Sheepdrove's Head Gardener, Martin Wood, for a morning in his beautiful green house where you will enjoy a hands on approach to learning about Seed Sowing! Suitable for beginners or amateur gardeners who would like to gain some extra tips
Price A: £25 (including refreshments & trays of cress) OR Price B: £40 (including refreshments, 2 course organic lunch & trays of cress)
Hungerford
Farmers Market this Sun 24 Feb 10-1.30 Seasonal cooking on the HEAT stall.
Coppicing Course Sat 2 March 9.30-4pm Little Hidden Farm, Hungerford Newtown
RG17 0PN
Learn about the ancient woodland management skill of coppicing . Instruction
plus lots of practical work in the woods which should leave you equiped to
manage your own trees. Tools provided. Regular refreshments and a hearty lunch
over a clay oven. We ask for a donation of £35pp to support FARM-Africa's work www.farmafrica.org.uk
Full time students and children 12-18 receive a £15 discount. To book your
place call 01488 683253 or e mail acworths@littlehiddenfarm.co.uk
To see videos of previous years courses and for directions www.littlehiddenfarm.co.uk
