We have been contacted by Buckfast Abbey to see if we would like to have a stall at their annual Garden Fayre on Saturday 1st June.  Last year Derek organised this but is not able to do so again – at the least it would involve setting up and taking down and having a rota of people to man the stall throughout the day.  I am sure Derek would be happy to talk to anyone who thinks they may be interested but they would need to contact Buckfast Abbey themselves.  The contact is Aaron Southgate, 01364 645507, asouthgate@buckfast.org.uk

One of our members is going to have to leave her home and BD garden of 13 years and is looking for a long term rental of a one bedroom property.  If you have anything which sounds possible or know of anything, please could you contact me on bournegoodban@gmail.com

Many thanks

Ros

The Apricot Centre at Huxhams Cross Farm are now running volunteer days once a month, in order to be able to give volunteers a more focussed session. The sessions will consist of an introduction to a biodynamic or permaculture technique in the morning and a group activity which may include composting, stirring of biodynamic preparations, tree planting etc. Lunch of soup and bread will be provided. Please let Rachel know if you intend on joining us for our first volunteer day by emailing her at rachelphillips@apricotcentre.co.uk or 07540 445 851.

The next session will be on Thursday 7th February from 10am – 4pm. Please meet at the barn. Please note dogs are no longer allowed on site for volunteer days.

Further dates planned for 2019 are: 7th March, 4th April, 2nd May, 6th June, 4th July, 1st August and 5th September

Derek has asked me to post details of a forthcoming talk in Buckfastleigh Town Hall.  It will take place on Friday 22nd February, from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, doors open at 7.10. Cost is £5 [ or £3 concessions ]

This talk will explain 5G and what is now happening as regards its roll out. We will particularly go into the health implications  but  it is important to be aware of the effects upon nature and the bird and insect populations. There will be time for questions.

We have 2,500 fliers so do please get in touch should you be willing to help with their distribution. The speakers are John Kitson and Ian Crane as well as a Skype link with two American experts on this subject.

Thank you

Derek [Lapworth]   tel  01364 644010.

A reminder of the Three Kings Stirring to be held at the South Devon Steiner School on Sunday 6th January.  1.30 Tea and coffee, 2.00 Introduction to the stirring, 2.30 – 3.30 Stirring (in quiet).  Bring a container (jam jar for example) if you wish to take some home.

Any questions, please contact Selby Thomas on 01803 762260 or selby@crookedpath.co.uk