Tuesday, 10 November 2015
Thursday, 5 November 2015
Chat now, Chit later!
It was absolutely brilliant to see so many members on Sunday! The sun shone on the Hut, and much tea, coffee, cake and chat was shared by some 80 people! Thank you so much to those of you who were able to join us! Many, many thanks, also, to members who baked and brewed, and also many thanks to different individuals who offered to join the volunteer crew. Your names have been noted!!!!! And also many, many thanks to others who have offered to make donations of various items, and also to those who went home and came back with them!!!
Now that we are, once again, open, we want to try to have regular social drop-in get-togethers, and hope to have another such event in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Having said that, we also plan to keep the kettle boiling EVERY weekend, and we will be pleased to see you any Sunday if you need anything, or just fancy a cuppa and a chinwag! We can't promise cake every time, but you might be lucky...! We will be firing up the stove if the weather gets chilly, so you should get a warm welcome.
Sunday also saw record orders taken for 2016 potatoes and onions. It is not yet too late to place your order, but don't leave it too long!
Hope to see you soon!
Now that we are, once again, open, we want to try to have regular social drop-in get-togethers, and hope to have another such event in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Having said that, we also plan to keep the kettle boiling EVERY weekend, and we will be pleased to see you any Sunday if you need anything, or just fancy a cuppa and a chinwag! We can't promise cake every time, but you might be lucky...! We will be firing up the stove if the weather gets chilly, so you should get a warm welcome.
Sunday also saw record orders taken for 2016 potatoes and onions. It is not yet too late to place your order, but don't leave it too long!
Hope to see you soon!
Sunday, 25 October 2015
Job done, compost piled, free cake for all and loads of lovely potatoes!
After many years hard work, the roof, walls and door are now firmly in place and we are delighted to announce that the Society Hut is now well and truly BACK! The long awaited compost delivery has finally happened and, in the wake of this, we would like to invite you to come and join us for a cuppa and piece of cake (FREE) on Sunday November 1st, between 9.30am and 12.30pm
As you will be aware, the process started many years ago. The former, but much-loved hut had served the Society well for nigh on a century, but the elements and miscreants had a significant impact on the fabric of the building. By 2011, the volunteer team felt that the time had come to act, and we held a consultation process over the 4 days of the Plant Sales, where everyone was invited to view plans and make comments as to the future. Support was overwhelming and the decision was made to go for it! But you know all this!
Needless to say, new buildings don't come cheap, and the fundraising process was to continue for another four years... until we were plunged into our darkest days. But you also know all this. We have scraped right to the bottom of the piggy bank and every penny has been raised through fundraising and very kind donations. No, we did not get any grants. Yes, we did ask. Yes, it has been hard work (very, very hard work for a few individuals) but we truly believe that it was worth it.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1st - 9.30am - 12.30pm Compost, coffee, cake. AND, you will be able to place your order for your 2016 potatoes, onions and other such delights. (Onions and garlic quickly sold out last month, so don't leave it to the last minute.)
Thank you for all of your encouragement and support over the past few months, and over the years. We really look forward to seeing you at any time and will continue to be open on Sunday mornings through to late January, when Saturday openings will recommence for the new season.
FREE CAKE.....
As you will be aware, the process started many years ago. The former, but much-loved hut had served the Society well for nigh on a century, but the elements and miscreants had a significant impact on the fabric of the building. By 2011, the volunteer team felt that the time had come to act, and we held a consultation process over the 4 days of the Plant Sales, where everyone was invited to view plans and make comments as to the future. Support was overwhelming and the decision was made to go for it! But you know all this!
Needless to say, new buildings don't come cheap, and the fundraising process was to continue for another four years... until we were plunged into our darkest days. But you also know all this. We have scraped right to the bottom of the piggy bank and every penny has been raised through fundraising and very kind donations. No, we did not get any grants. Yes, we did ask. Yes, it has been hard work (very, very hard work for a few individuals) but we truly believe that it was worth it.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1st - 9.30am - 12.30pm Compost, coffee, cake. AND, you will be able to place your order for your 2016 potatoes, onions and other such delights. (Onions and garlic quickly sold out last month, so don't leave it to the last minute.)
Thank you for all of your encouragement and support over the past few months, and over the years. We really look forward to seeing you at any time and will continue to be open on Sunday mornings through to late January, when Saturday openings will recommence for the new season.
FREE CAKE.....
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
Friday, 4 September 2015
BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question Time - Sheffield Central Library - Monday 7th September 2015
BBC Radio 4 are recording a programme at the Sheffield Central Library Theatre this coming Monday 7th September and some tickets are still available. Tickets cost £4.50 each and can be acquired by contacting hannah.newtonATsomethinelse.com or Sheffield Library on 0114 273 4736.
The celebrated panel of gardening experts will be tackling the questions put to them by local gardening enthusiasts. Eric Robson will be in the chair and Christine Walkden, Pippa Greenwood and Matt Biggs on the panel.
Sheffield Central Library, Surrey St, Sheffield, Yorkshire S1 1XZ
Doors: 5:30pm Recording starts: 6:30pm
The celebrated panel of gardening experts will be tackling the questions put to them by local gardening enthusiasts. Eric Robson will be in the chair and Christine Walkden, Pippa Greenwood and Matt Biggs on the panel.
Sheffield Central Library, Surrey St, Sheffield, Yorkshire S1 1XZ
Doors: 5:30pm Recording starts: 6:30pm
Saturday, 22 August 2015
Autumn planted orders
All Autumn planted orders are due to be delivered to us, and available for collection, on Sunday 6th September 2015. We currently have 100% availability.
Thursday, 6 August 2015
We are open every Sunday for "Autumn Planted Crop" Orders
We are now taking orders for the following quality Autumn planted crops, and bulbs, at 2013 prices!:-
"Senshyu" Japanese Onion Sets 500g (80-100 bulbs)£1.40
The original "Japanese overwintering onion". Semi-flat and yellow with brown skin which mature late June. Feed with "Nitro Chalk Onion" fertiliser.
"Blood Red" Japanese Onion sets 500g (80-100 bulbs)£1.80
A northern European variety produced to withstand harsh climates. Oval in shape, light red in colour, it has an excellent flavour and is a heavy cropper less prone to bolting.
"Thermidrome" Autumn planting Garlic 125g (3 Lge bulbs) £1.60
Commercially grown variety with soft neck producing large bulbs of good flavour.
"Douce Provence" peas 250g £1.50
A cross between Meteor and Kelevdon Wonder. Very early, round seeded excellent cropper. For sowing November - February
"Aquadulce" Broad Bean 250g £1.50
The standard overwintering variety. Good cold tolerance producing compact plants with high yields.
"White Tilney" Mustard (Green Manure) 250g £2.00
A quality quick growing Mustard variety which develops a high level of green matter. Sow Aug-Sept at 5g/sq metre.
"Forage" Rye (Green Manure) 250g £1.20
For sowing Aug-Nov at 9g/square metre for turning in Apr-May. Suited to most soil types particularly heavier soils.
Delivery expected late August 2015 and current 2015 Membership required. Please order early to avoid disappointment and ADVANCE PAYMENT secures. Please ensure collection of all orders by Sunday 4th October 2015 (as storage space is limited)
"Senshyu" Japanese Onion Sets 500g (80-100 bulbs)£1.40
The original "Japanese overwintering onion". Semi-flat and yellow with brown skin which mature late June. Feed with "Nitro Chalk Onion" fertiliser.
"Blood Red" Japanese Onion sets 500g (80-100 bulbs)£1.80
A northern European variety produced to withstand harsh climates. Oval in shape, light red in colour, it has an excellent flavour and is a heavy cropper less prone to bolting.
"Thermidrome" Autumn planting Garlic 125g (3 Lge bulbs) £1.60
Commercially grown variety with soft neck producing large bulbs of good flavour.
"Douce Provence" peas 250g £1.50
A cross between Meteor and Kelevdon Wonder. Very early, round seeded excellent cropper. For sowing November - February
"Aquadulce" Broad Bean 250g £1.50
The standard overwintering variety. Good cold tolerance producing compact plants with high yields.
"White Tilney" Mustard (Green Manure) 250g £2.00
A quality quick growing Mustard variety which develops a high level of green matter. Sow Aug-Sept at 5g/sq metre.
"Forage" Rye (Green Manure) 250g £1.20
For sowing Aug-Nov at 9g/square metre for turning in Apr-May. Suited to most soil types particularly heavier soils.
Delivery expected late August 2015 and current 2015 Membership required. Please order early to avoid disappointment and ADVANCE PAYMENT secures. Please ensure collection of all orders by Sunday 4th October 2015 (as storage space is limited)
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