northfield ecocentre october 2012 newsletter
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Northfield Ecocentre October 2012 NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to Northfield Ecocentre’s October newsletter. This monthwe have lots of fruity activities such as our apple day and fruitharvesting and sorting days. We are also starting new workpreparing a plot of community land for food growing in Northfield.Read on to find out more.
October Newsletter2012
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Thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far to help us collect fruit fromgardens in Northfield, Bournville, Kings Heath and Selly Oak.
We have collected plenty of apples despite this years poor growing conditions. Wehave also collected damsons, plums, redcurrants, grapes and blackberries whichhave ben used to make jam and shared with volunteers. Nothing will be wasted.Any surplus will be going to children’s centres in Birmingham, such as Kings Norton.We are also taking the apples to be juiced and bottled at Pershore College. We havealso supplied Martineau Gardens with fruit for their Autumn Apple Event, and willbe using them at our own Northfield Apple Day this Sunday.
For more info read on….
Thank you!Fruit Harvesting Update
Northfield Community Land Project Begins
Sunday 7 October, 10.30am, Lindsey Avenue, Northfield (off Bunbury Road)
We have secured our first plot of land on Lindsey Avenue, off the Bunbury Road and work will start at thebeginning of October to transform it in to a community garden. We are looking for local people to join us onthe 7th October to help us make it a success. Anyone involved will be able to have a share of the produceand be proud to say we’ve grown fresh, tasty and healthy produce with our own hands!
The first work day will involve clearing the land, deciding on what we would like to grow together and planninghow we will use the space to do this. We might also begin planting too.
Just turn up. Come with ideas, suitable clothing (no open-toed shoes, long sleeves (there are brambles!) anda waterproof just in case. Plus a bottle of water and a snack to keep you going. Children are welcome butshould have parental supervision particularly as the land does need clearing.
Northfield Apple Day - Sunday 30 September11am - 3pm, Victoria Common, Northfield
A day for all the family. Freshly squeezed apple juice from local trees,competitions, grafting workshops, treasure hunts & more!
Fruit Harvesting - Tuesday 2nd & 9th October10.30am, meet at the Ecocentre
We are hoping to collect grapes in Kings Heath and apples in Solihull and Shirley, butmay also collect more locally to Northfield if there is a demand. Get in touch if you
have fruit going spare or would like to help!Fruit Sorting - Weds 3 October, 10.30am. 10 Oct, 1pm
At the ecocentre. Volunteers needed.Tea and biscuits provided!
Events
Incredible Edible Northfield!In last month’s newsletter we announced the launch of Incredible Edible a project involving lots ofcommunity food growing activities in and around Northfield and neighbouring parts of Birmingham.
Directions Lindsey Avenue is just offBunbury Road (Northfield, B31). Lookfor land behind big metal gates. We’llbe there. Directions can be found here:http://goo.gl/maps/0SZMb
Thank you to Webbs of Wychbold fordonations of bulbs, seeds and trowelsets.
For info 0121 448 0119 or www.northfieldecocentre.org/foodgrowing and www.facebook.com/groups/ediblenorthfield
Ecokids Autumn Fun Day
www.northfieldecocentre.org or call Luke Olly on 0121 448 0119
Wednesday 24 October, 2 - 4pm, Meet at the Ecocentre.
We will be exploring our local park, Victoria Common, to collect any exciting objects of nature such as leaves,flowers, cones and twigs to make a unique mobile. At the same time we will be looking at our surroundingsand learning about trees. Come with suitable all-weather clothing and shoes. We will return to the Ecocentrefor refreshments.
Home Energy Makeover Information
Do you have an old boiler?Is it on it’s last legs?
Working with the energy SavingCo-operative we can offer a new
efficient boiler for as little as£1,800!
Does your place of work needenergy improvements?
The Ecocentre is offering a free initialenergy assessment to find those easy
energy saving wins and more. Plus we’dlove to talk to all of your colleagues
about saving energy.Get your staff involved in energy saving
measures at home and at work.
Ecokids activities take place every school holiday. Kids learn tobe green and have fun doing eco crafts, games, quizzes andnature trails - and make new friends at the same time!
For children aged 3 – 8yrs. Adults to accompany. £1 per child.Booking Essential. 0121 448 0119.
Address: 53 Church Road, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2LB (behind Oulsnams)Phone: 0121 448 0119 Email: [email protected]: www.northfieldecocentre.org Twitter: @northfieldeco
Central England Area Quaker MeetingCharities Registered Charity No. 224571
Birmingham HalfMarathon
Date Time Event DescriptionSun 30 Sept 11am - 3pm Northfield Apple Day! A day for all the family. Freshly squeezed apple juice from local
trees, competitions, workshops, treasure hunts, blind apple tasting,fancy dress competition and more! In Victoria Common.
Tues 2nd Oct 10.30am Fruit Harvesting Day Help to reduce food waste, and join us for a day of fruit picking ingardens in Bournvillle & Northfield. Meet at the Ecocentre.
Weds 3rd Oct & 10.30am Fruit Sorting Come and help us sort through the apples from the previous day’sharvesting activities, ready for juicing. At the ecocentre.
Tues 9 Oct 10.30am Fruit Harvesting Day Help to reduce food waste, and join us for a day of fruit picking ingardens in Bournvillle & Northfield. Meet at the Ecocentre.
Weds 10 Oct 1pm Fruit Sorting Come and help us sort through the apples from the previous day’sharvesting activities, ready for juicing. At the ecocentre.
Sun 14 October 10.30am Family Cycle Ride A family cycle ride from Woodgate Valley Visitors Centre (meethere) to Bartley Reservoir and back. Bring a drink and waterprroofs!
Sunday 21October
Morning Birmingham HalfMarathon
Join our team, sponsor us or come and cheer on the day!Information above. https://mydonate.bt.com/events/bupa2012
Weds 24 Oct 2 - 4pm Ecokids - AutumnFun Day
Kids aged 3 - 8yrs - explore Victoria Common, to collect naturalobjects and make a unique mobile. Booking Essential. £1 per child.
Weds 7 Nov 7pm Friends of VictoriaCommon Meeting
Join volunteers in our Friends of Victoria Common group planningfor our next event. Meeting at the Ecocentre
Diary DatesWeekly groups
Gardening: Thurs 10 - 12 noonSewing & Crafts: Fri 10 - 12 noon
Public Opening10am - 5pm
Tuesday to Friday
On Sunday 21 October 2012 the streets of Birmingham willbe awash with sweaty people running for good causes in theBUPA Great Birmingham Run.
We are looking for brave souls to join our teamIf you think you are up for the challenge [email protected]. £10 registration fee (orarrange your own place), minimum pledge £50. Pledge toraise £100 and receive an eco-goody bag.
Or volunteer on the day - come and cheer on our runners!Contact 0121 448 0119 or [email protected]
We have a brave team of runners gearing up to face the half marathonchallenge - that's over 13 miles! These selfless warriors are doing this in aidof Northfield Ecocentre, raising funds to support our work with the localcommunity to help people live greener lifestyles - and we need your support!Please donate what you can.