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Lacock Talks & Events 2010 |
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January |
Nature Tots! |
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Starting 7th January – 11th February 2010
Every Thursday 10:00am – 11:00am
Then 25th February -1st April 2010
Welcome to Nature Tots at Whitehall!
Come and watch the seasons change with Teddy Edward and his friends.
We watch the birds, go for nature walks, do craft activities, listen to songs and stories and finish with a drink and biscuit.
This is a session for pre-school children and their parent, grand-parent or carer… Everyone is welcome.
Led by Krysia – an ex-forestry commission education ranger.
£4.00 per child (second child if under 18 months is free)
Family of 2 is £6.00 per session.
Limited places so please book in advance at customer services, or telephone 01249 730 204. |
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February |
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“How to” growing vegetables for beginners |
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Wednesday 3rd at 2:00pm February *Free*
We start with simple rotations and planning your vegetable garden for the coming year. The difference between root crops/salad crops/ legumes etc. We suggest crops that are easy to grow and most productive. Free seed catalogues available.
This is a free talk and you will receive a free cup of tea voucher at the end of the session for use in our restaurants.
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“Have a go” Children’s ‘seeds to sprout’ workshops |
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Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th February 10:00am – 4:00pm *Free*
Compost free growing - seeds to sprout and eat, mustard and cress, mung beans and lots more..
Everyone is welcome to join our free workshops throughout the day where we will supply all equipment and materials free of charge. |
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“How to” grow our early baby starter plants |
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Wednesday 10th February at 2:00pm February *Free*
Our early baby starter plants are now in, we offer tips and advice on growing on these early starters, both bedding plants (ideal for tubs and baskets) and vegetable plants. It’s great to feel spring is just around the corner and growing on these baby plants gives one a great feeling of getting the season under way.
This is a free talk and you will receive a free cup of tea voucher at the end of the session for use in our restaurants. |
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Children’s Half Term Activities
“Have a go” seeds to plant now |
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Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st February 10:00am – 4:00pm *Free*
Each child goes home with seeds they have sown themselves. Easy to grow vegetables and flowers with lots of free giveaways for the children to plant and take home.
Everyone is welcome to join our free workshops throughout the day where we will supply all equipment and materials free of charge. |
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“How to” plant tubs and baskets |
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Wednesday 24th February at 2:00pm *Free*
Hardy bedding plants ideal for early spring planting. Primroses/Pansies/Sweet Williams/Bellis Daisys etc.. There is no need for your patio to look boring over the next few months. There is a great selection of hardy bedding plants available that will stand the cool weather and look good up until the Summer bedding is ready to be planted. This is a free talk and you will receive a free cup of tea voucher at the end of the session for use in our restaurants. |
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Children’s “Have a go” seeds to plant now |
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Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February 10:00am – 4:00pm *Free*
Each child goes home with seeds they have sown themselves. Easy to grow vegetables and flowers with lots of free giveaways for the children to plant and take home. Everyone is welcome to join our free workshops throughout the day where we will supply all equipment and materials free of charge. |
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March |
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“How to” Growing vegetables for beginners |
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Wednesday 3rd March at 2:00pm *Free*
With special emphasis on small gardens. It is surprising just how productive a small vegetable patch can be. We offer ideas to maximise vegetable production from the smallest of spaces. This is a free talk and you will receive a free cup of tea voucher at the end of the session for use in our restaurants. |
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“Have a go” Children’s ‘seeds to sprout’ workshops |
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Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th March 10:00am – 4:00pm *Free*
Compost free growing - seeds to sprout and eat, mustard and cress, mung beans and lots more..
Everyone is welcome to join our free workshops throughout the day where we will supply all equipment and materials free of charge. |
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“How to” grow vegetables |
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Wednesday 10th March at 2:00pm *Free*
With emphasis on some slightly unusual vegetables, we recommend celeriac, Self blanching celery, land cress, pak choi and many more.. Go on, be adventurous! We offer advice, hints and tips on how to grow and care for these and lots more crops. This is a free talk and you will receive a free cup of tea voucher at the end of the session for use in our restaurants. |
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So You Want To Be A Beekeeper |
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Thursday 11th March at 2.00pm *Free*
An introduction to beekeeping. Fred Swift ‘The Wiltshire Beekeeper’
will tell you all about the Beekeeping course we will be running for
seven weeks starting on Thursday 15th April in the evenings. The
cost of the course will be £45.
The course will cover all aspects of keeping bees and producing
your own honey. |
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“Have a go” Children’s mothering Sunday planted arrangements |
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Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th March 10:00am - 4:00pm
Come along and make a spring planted arrangement for your mother this weekend. Each child leaves with the arrangement they have personally made especially for their ‘mum’. Everyone is welcome to join our workshops throughout the day where we will supply all equipment and materials for a fee of £4.99. |
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“How to” grow your own top fruit and soft fruit |
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Wednesday 17th March at 2:00pm *Free*
There is no greater pleasure than producing your very own fruit from your garden. It is surprising how quickly newly planted apples, pears and especially plum trees will start producing fruit – even in the smallest of gardens room can usually be found to plant a tree or two. Rasberries, Gooseberries, Blackcurrants all quickly start producing fruit and are well worth growing!
This is a free talk and you will receive a free cup of tea voucher at the end of the session for use in our restaurants. |
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“Have a go” Children’s Pumpkin seeds |
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Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st March 10:00am – 4:00pm *Free*
Now is an ideal time to plant your Pumpkin seeds and we will supply them to you free of charge. Grow them into larger plants ready to be planted in the garden in May or June. In the Autumn, bring back your big pumpkin for our annual Pumpkin competition at Halloween! *Each child leaves with potted seeds, ready to be grown plus more bits and pieces. Everyone is welcome to join our free workshops throughout the day where we will supply all equipment and materials free of charge. |
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“How to” grow greenhouse crops |
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Wednesday 24th March at 2:00pm *Free*
Tomatoes, cucumbers, aubergines, peppers etc... Hints and tips on how to get the best out of your greenhouse. What varieties to choose, how to grow each one, watering systems to minimise time consuming chores, How to use mini greenhouses are just some of the topics covered in this popular talk. This is a free talk and you will receive a free cup of tea voucher at the end of the session for use in our restaurants. |
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“Have a go” Children’s Pumpkin seeds |
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Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March 10:00am – 4:00pm *Free*
Now is an ideal time to plant your Pumpkin seeds and we will supply them to you free of charge. Grow them into larger plants ready to be planted in the garden in May or June. In the Autumn, bring back your big pumpkin for our annual Pumpkin competition at Halloween! *Each child leaves with potted seeds, ready to be grown plus more bits and pieces. Everyone is welcome to join our free workshops throughout the day where we will supply all equipment and materials free of charge. |
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“How to” plant tubs and baskets to brighten your home |
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Wednesday 31st 10:30 - 12:00pm & 1:30 – 4:00pm *Free*
On going planting demonstration during the morning and afternoon (in our bedding plant area, so wear warm clothing). Either watch and learn or you can choose plants and have your own personal tub or basket made up with your choice of plants. You just pay for the plants and basket. Compost, moss and planting are all free. |
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