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Events: What's happening around Berkshire?

 

January 2012

Saturday, 7 January Windsor Farmers' Market, St Leonard's Road, 9 am - 1 pm Near Windsor Arts Centre. Parking at nearby East Berks College
Saturday, 7 January Reading Farmers' Market, Cattle Market, Gt. Knollys Street next to the cheapest car park in town, 9 am - 12.30 pm.
Cancelled Newbury Farmers' Market, Market Place, Newbury 10 am - 2 pm.
Thursday, 5 January Wokingham Farmers' Market, Market Place, 9am - 3pm Please check date
Saturday, 14 January Purley-on-Thames Farmers' Market in big barn next to the Goosecroft recreation ground in Beech Road. 9 am - 1 pm
Sunday, 8 January Maidenhead Farmers Market.  Grove Road car park, 10 am - 1 pm Free parking in adjacent Town Hall car park. Tel: 01628 670272
Saturday, 14 January Reading Farmers' Market, Cattle Market, Gt. Knollys Street next to the cheapest car park in town, 9 am - 12.30 pm
Sunday, 15 January Newbury Farmers' Market, Market Place, Newbury 10 am - 2 pm. Second Newbury market.
Sunday, 15 January Ascot Farmers' Market  9.30 am - 1.00 pm Car Park 3, Ascot High Street, opposite Racecourse Contact: 01628 670272
Sunday, 22 January Hungerford Farmers' Market, High Street, 10 am - 2 pm 
Wednesday, 25 January

 

‘Linking Health & Nature’ Exploring the potential role for a Local Nature Partnership in Berkshire  Are you already involved in this area of work, or do you have an idea of a potential project? Please come along to this workshop. There will be some introductory presentations, followed by a series of group discussions. We need your ideas - this is your opportunity to shape the formation of a new Local Nature Partnership for Berkshire and what it can deliver.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. This is a free event, but booking is essential. Contact: Kelly Thomas email: kellythomas@bbowt.org.uk or tel: 01628 829574 ext 208 Thrive, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2AT 10.30 am - 3.30pm

Friday, 27 January ‘Engaging Communities in Conservation’ Exploring the potential role for a Local Nature Partnership in Berkshire  There will be some introductory presentations to set the scene for the day, followed by a series of group discussions. We need your ideas - this is your opportunity to shape the formation of a new Local Nature Partnership for Berkshire and what it can deliver.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. This is a free event, but booking is essential. Contact Kelly Thomas email: kellythomas@bbowt.org.uk Tel: 01628 829574 ext 208 Beech Hill Memorial Hall, Beech Hill, RG7 2BE 10.30am - 3.30pm

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February

Saturday, 4 February Hedge and Bulb Planting Step into Spring with some fun, feel good volunteering! No experience necessary.  New Volunteers always welcome. North Town Moor pond (end of Moor Lane, near Costcutters) 10am - 2pm  Make Space for Life  Contact Nina: 0771 4580391
Saturday, 4 February Windsor Farmers' Market. St Leonard's Road, 9 am - 1 pm Near Windsor Firestation Arts Centre.
Saturday, 4 February Reading Farmers' Market  Cattle Market, Gt. Knollys Street next to the cheapest car park in town, 9 am - 12.30 pm
Thursday, 2 February Wokingham Farmers' Market, Market Place, 9 am - 3 pm
Sunday, 8 February Newbury Farmers' Market, Market Place, Newbury 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday, 11 February Purley-on-Thames Farmers' Market in big barn next to the Goosecroft recreation ground in Beech Road. 9 am - 1 pm
Sunday, 12 February Maidenhead Farmers Market. Grove Road car park, 10 am - 1 pm  Free parking opposite in Town Hall car park Tel: 01628 670272
Saturday, 18 February Reading Farmers' Market, Cattle Market, Gt. Knollys Street, 9 am - 12.30 pm
Sunday, 19 February Ascot Farmers' Market 9.30 am - 1.00 pm Car Park 3, Ascot High Street, opposite Racecourse
Sunday, 19 February Newbury Farmers' Market, Market Place, Newbury 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday, 25 February Hungerford Farmers' Market, High Street, 10 am - 2 pm

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March

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Saturday, 3 March Reading Farmers' Market Cattle Market, Gt. Knollys Street next to the cheapest car park in town, 9 am - 12.30 pm
Saturday, 3 March Windsor Farmers' Market  St Leonard's Road, 9 am - 1 pm Near Windsor Arts Centre. Parking at nearby East Berks College
Sunday, 4 March Newbury Farmers' Market, Market Place, Newbury 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday, 10 March Purley-on-Thames Farmers' Market in big barn next to the Goosecroft recreation ground in Beech Road. 9 am - 1 pm
Sunday, 11 March Maidenhead Farmers Market  Shop for great local food from knowledgeable producers in a friendly atmosphere! Join the customer loyalty scheme.  Hot refreshments.  Grove Road car park, 10 am - 1 pm.
Saturday, 17 March Reading Farmers' Market, Cattle Market, Gt. Knollys Street next to the cheapest car park in town, 9 am - 12.30 pm
Sunday, 18 March Ascot Farmers' Market 9.30 am - 1.00 pm Car Park 3, Ascot High Street, opposite Racecourse Contact: 01628 670272
Sunday, 18 March Newbury Farmers' Market, Market Place, Newbury 10 am - 2 pm
Sunday, 18 March Hungerford Farmers' Market, High Street, 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday, 31 March Easter craft making session  A range of projects will be demonstrated using natural materials, including an Easter garland, an Easter wreath and a mini Easter tree! All materials provided. Includes refreshments.

Workshops: 10am - 12.30pm and 1pm - 3.30pm £15 per person. Booking essential Please contact Pam on 07939676050 or email pam@fiveaday.org.uk The workshops will take place in the garden (weather permitting) and in our polytunnel so dress warmly. Five-a-Day Market Garden, Englefield, West Berkshire.

 

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