We would like to thank our friends; neighbours, partners,
sponsors and funders for their continued support throughout the year and wish
you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Developed and managed by Marsh Street Arches and Garden Community Interest Company.
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Tuesday, 23 December 2014
Monday, 22 December 2014
Christmas holiday refuse collection arrangements
CHRISTMAS
HOLIDAY REFUSE COLLECTION ARRANGEMENTS
- Normal Collection Day Thursday 25 December - will be collected on Saturday 27 December
- Normal Collection Day Friday 26 December - will be collected on Sunday 28 December
- Monday 29 December - Normal arrangements
- Tuesday 30 December - Normal arrangements
- Wednesday 31 December - Normal arrangements
- Normal Collection Day Thursday 1 January - will be collected on Friday 2 January
- Normal Collection Day Friday 2 January - will be collected on Saturday 3 January
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
What to do in December - Free advice from Vertical Veg
Vertical Veg offers free advice on how you can maintain
outdoor winter crops and keep up a fresh
supply of, nutritious food by moving some of your growing inside.
For more information please visit their website here
Monday, 8 December 2014
Monday, 17 November 2014
Skipton Building Societys Grassroots Giving funding success
We would like to thank all those who voted for us in Skipton Building Societys Grassroots Giving Initiative in which they asked the public to vote on who they believe should be awarded £500 funding. The winning groups were announced this morning and we are pleased to confirm, that with your valued support, we have been successful with our application. Thank you.
For more information and a full list of winners please visit the Skipton Building Society website here
For more information and a full list of winners please visit the Skipton Building Society website here
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Growing garlic - free advice fromThompson and Morgan
"Knowing when to plant garlic is important to help you
get the best crops. Garlic is best planted between November and April although
you will generally get a bigger and better crop if you plant it in the autumn......................."
For more information please visit the Thompson and Morgan website here
Thursday, 6 November 2014
Monday, 3 November 2014
Woodland Trust free tree packs for schools, communities and youth groups
"The Woodland Trust have over 3,000 free tree packs to give
away to schools, communities and youth groups for spring 2015. The tree packs
have been generously funded by lead partners Sainsbury’s, IKEA FAMILY and Biffa
Award, also funded by WHSmith, Wilko and players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
August
2014 marked the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War and
they would like you to take part in a once-in-a-generation tribute for those
who lived and served, by creating a growing legacy that will stand tall for
centuries to come.
Over the next four years they're offering more than three
million free trees to help communities, schools and youth groups create
special, living memorials.
About the tree packs:
There are a range of packs available in quantities of 30,
105 or 420 trees.
The trees are young saplings about 20 - 40cm high and tree
protection is recommended"
"The closing date for spring applications is scheduled for 7
January 2015, but offers may close earlier if over-subscribed, so please apply
as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. All applications will be reviewed
independently and packs will be delivered to successful applicants in March
2015"
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Barrow and District Disability Association job vacancy
BARROW AND DISTRICT DISABILITY ASSOCIATION
Part-time DISABILITY ADVICE AND BENEFITS ADVISER (21 hours pw) to June
2016
Salary £19,817 (pro rata)
The Association is looking for a fourth member to
join our Disability Advice and Benefits Service. The person will be required to provide
general and more complex disability information and advice and welfare benefits
advice, including preparation of appeals to a wide range of clients.
Applicants must have an in-depth knowledge of
disability and welfare benefits and eligibility criteria, and experience of
advising clients on these. Knowledge of
the appeals process would be an advantage.
The successful applicant will be required to work
Monday, Thursday and Friday 9.00am to 5pm with one hour for lunch, and will be
a driver with access to a car.
Applicants should provide a c.v, letter of
application and names and addresses of two referees.
Further details of the post available from the
Projects Officer, 71 – 77 School Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1EJ, telephone
01229 432599 or debbierobley2@btconnect.com.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 12th November,
2014.
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Sunday, 19 October 2014
Saturday, 18 October 2014
October jobs in the edible container garden - advice from Vertical Veg
"October is a time of change in the container garden. We say
a fond farewell to our warm weather friends – the tomatoes, chillies, runner
beans etc – and welcome in the cool weather crops like rocket and kale"
Vertical Veg offers free advice for October
jobs in the - edible container garden at: http://www.verticalveg.org.uk/what-to-do-in-october/
Choosing the right strawberry plant - Free advice from Gardeners World
“You can buy strawberries all year round in supermarkets
but, even in season, they're expensive and rarely taste as good as home-grown
fruits. They're ideal for growing in containers on a patio or balcony - plant
five in a 45 cm diameter pot or up to 10 in a growing bag. Plants should fruit
well for three or four years”
Friday, 17 October 2014
Thursday, 16 October 2014
Monday, 13 October 2014
Friday, 10 October 2014
Thursday, 9 October 2014
Does your community group have a wild side?........You could be funded!
Grow Wild is a four-year programme that aims to bring
together community members, especially young people, to transform disused,
unloved, neglected or uninspiring sites into a place that is attractive and
useful by planting and sowing wild flowers, plants and trees that are native to
the UK.
It is awarding of £1,000 to £4,000 to community groups that
want to bring people together to transform a communal space by sowing and
growing native plants.
The deadline for applications is 2 December 2014 (midnight)
and successful groups will be notified in February 2015.
For more information please visit: https://www.growwilduk.com/get-funding
Seal Identification workshop at South Walney Wildlife Nature Reserve
Seal Identification workshop at South Walney Wildlife Nature
Reserve 10-1pm on Wednesday 29 October.
Enjoy learning about our local seal colony on the reserve.
We'll start in the classroom looking at different identifying features and then
take you to the best seal spotting sites.Bring binoculars if you have them. The walk is 3km long. A tramper is available for use by individuals with mobility
problems if booked 24 hours in advance of the event. Please note that refreshments are not available on the reserve.
Places are limited so booking is essential. Ring 01539
816300 or email
mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk
Venue location
South Walney Nature Reserve
Barrow in Furness,
Cumbria
Grid reference SD 225 620
Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
Free "How to" growing guides from Thompson and Morgan
“Ever wondered how to plant garlic, when to harvest
potatoes, or how to prune a Clematis? Thompson and Morgans useful ‘How To'
guides cover a wide range of topics to bring you specialist advice on growing
flowers, fruits and vegetables”
You can find more about planting, pruning, harvesting and
much more in their ‘How To’ garden guides at: http://www.thompson-morgan.com/how-to-garden
What to do in the garden - free tips and advice
What to do in the garden, free tips and advice from:
Gardeners World at: http://www.gardenersworld.com/what-to-do-now/week41/
Royal Horticultural Society at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice
Thompson and Morgan at: http://www.thompson-morgan.com/in-the-garden-this-month
Gardeners World at: http://www.gardenersworld.com/what-to-do-now/week41/
Royal Horticultural Society at: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice
Thompson and Morgan at: http://www.thompson-morgan.com/in-the-garden-this-month
Monday, 6 October 2014
Quote for the week.......
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment
before starting to improve the world.” - Anne Frank
Free edible flower guide from Thompson and Morgan
Many flowers such as nasturtiums are edible and can make an attractive and delicious addition to recipes.
If you are interested and would like to learn more about edible flowers, Thomas and Morgan have produced a free guide on their website at:http://www.thompson-morgan.com/edible-flowers
If you are interested and would like to learn more about edible flowers, Thomas and Morgan have produced a free guide on their website at:http://www.thompson-morgan.com/edible-flowers
World Mental Health Day 2014 - Friday 10 October
This World Mental Health Day (Friday 10 October) Time for Change will be
launching their new campaign that shows that it is often the little things that
people do that can make a big difference to someone experiencing a mental
health problem – like sending a text to a friend or having a cup of tea and
chat.
Thursday, 2 October 2014
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Sunday, 28 September 2014
Friday, 26 September 2014
Our FREE seed saving and winter container workshop proves to be interesting and fun
Our programme of FREE training opportunities continues with
todays "seed saving and winter container gardening" workshop – facilitated by
Jennifer Lauruol of Carpe Diem Gardens.
Among the feedback we received included:
"Had a great time. It was fun"
"We were made very welcome"
"Fantastic place to have meetings. Very friendly and informative"
"Thanks, had a brilliant time"
"Teacher was passionate and knowledgeable"
Funding to enable the workshop sessions has been provided
from a grant we have been awarded by People’s Health Trust using money raised
by Healthable Community Interest Company through The Health Lottery.