The Good Life Exhibition This exhibition is designed to prompt debate and collect individual stories and opinions. It is the first exhibition to tell the story of growing food in Britain over the last 100 years. Including within the exhibition are paintings, artefacts, postcards, advertising material and newspaper clippings, some of which are previously unseen items from the Museum;s collection, and some which are borrowed from other Museums such as the V&A Admission £6, concessions available. www.gardenmuseum.org.uk
The large compost area near the Bow Brickhill Road entrance cannot be sorted out
at present due to the nesting blackbirds.
There will a working party on 21st August to shred the material that is now piled
there and to put in place the rest of the compost bins.
IN THE MEANTIME PLEASE PLACE MATERIAL AT THE BACK OF THE COMPOST AREAS AND PLEASE
DO NOT BRING YOUR HOME WASTE TO THE ALLOTMENT FIELD
FOR SALE - Compost Bins Special one day compost bin sale on Sat. 17th July 9.30 - 12.30, Council Depot 9 Dickens Road, Old Wolverton, MK12 5QF. Need to pre-order and book collection time Online at: www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/composting or tel:01908 254139 Cost £10 for a 220 litre bin, delivery £5 extra
Update: 19 July 2010
BACA Warehouse at Northampton sell industrial workwear, and personal protection equipment. Special offer leaflet from any committee member. Visit the website: www.bacasafety.com
PLOT JUDGING & AWARDS EVENING Congratulations to:
1st Jane Roberts 2nd Carol & Tony Gale 3rd Peter Toogood Novice Lesley Geddes
Report and pictures click on “Plot Award” button (LHS)
Insurance Members can apply for insurance cover for individual sheds and contents. Proposal forms can be found on www.newspaceinsurance.co.uk under the heading Allotment insurance and follow the links to download the forms. Alternatively contact Newspace Insurance on 0870 4116622