Now you see it, now you don't

30 children from Wadsworth Fields Primary School enjoyed trying fresh produce at Dig In on Thursday 12th June. A salad of just-picked lettuce and spicy mustard leaves went down well, but the favourite was broad beans, straight out of their velvety pods. 

Karen

May off to a Good Start

It's been perfect growing weather so far this month (except a surprise late frost!) and Dig In volunteers have been having fun digging, sowing, planting and digging, sowing and planting some more. We've also been enjoying workshops on arts and crafts and on composting.

With the forecast getting better this week it's a perfect time to come and get involved if you've not been for a while, or if you've been thinking about joining in.

Karen 

Cook & Taste Sessions 2014

Come and join our friendly Cook & Taste sessions at the Dig In Community Allotment, Stapleford.

Discover how tasty health food can be, using seasonal ingredients, some locally grown.
Share recipes, cooking tips, and learn new skills.
Enjoy cooking and eating food together.

There are two session dates available and booking is required;

Wednesday 28th May, 10am - 12.30

Saturday 21st June, 10am - 12.30

Cost: Adults £2, Children £1 (includes food and light refreshments).

Children under 14 must be adult supervised.

To book a place, please email Mary Venning;

bookings@diginstapleford.org.uk

Click here to download event flyer.

Pond Dipping & Bug Hunt 2014

Please sign up for our annual pond dipping and bug hunt session at the allotment. This is a very popular event with the children and places are limited, so early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

This year, the event will be held on Saturday 9th August from 10am until noon.

There will be a small charge of £1 per child to take part, with accompanying adults entering free. The admission price will include light refreshments.

To book places on this event, please email Mary Venning;

bookings@diginstapleford.org.uk 

Please note that children under 14 must be adult supervised.

Click here to download event flyer.

ASDA Cheque Presentation

Dig In were presented with a cheque for £50 last Saturday, following our success in the ASDA Community Life token awards scheme. Many thanks to ASDA Long Eaton and all those who supported us with tokens.

Make a Collage Workshop

Dig In volunteers demonstrated their artistic skills by creating collages in the first of Joyce Killowe's art and craft workshops at Dig In.

The Dig In polytunnel doubled as an indoor art studio and we all sampled some of Mary's tasty homemade Rhubarb cake during the break. A wonderful time was had by all.

A Busy Week at Dig In!

Spring has really sprung for local children visiting Dig In last week. Stapleford and Draycott childminder groups, and Albany Infant and Nursery School got stuck into gardening, enjoyed pond-dipping, gardening crafts and a Spring Treasure Hunt in lovely spring sunshine.

Later in the week Albany Junior School’s School Parliament sent a deputation to taste rhubarb and rocket and to make flatbreads. Rhubarb got a thumbs-up though rocket did cause a few pulled faces... but they did give it a try!

Thanks to all for such a fun week! 

Karen