As you can see in the photos, the rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the willing volunteers who are helping to transform the community allotment plot in Priory Road ready for its scheduled launch next Spring.
A huge well done and thank you from Stafford and Rural Homes and Stafford Borough Council to everyone who turned up and supported the Community Clean Up Day on 29th May (https://alittlebitofstone.com/2015/05/20/community-clean-up-at-priory-road-allotment/)
A further clean up day event will be held on Friday 7th August from 10am to 4pm, once more at the allotment site. Get your wellies on in order to continue clearing the site ready for growing. Bring your family and friends, everyone is welcome so please spread the word and speak to any other interested community groups. The more the merrier!
More Stafford and Rural Homesdates for your diary. Other forthcoming community events in Stone include –
CIEH Level 2 Award Emergency First Aid Course – Stone Fire Station Community Room, Tuesday 23rd June, 9.15am – 4.30pm. This free one day course will provide you with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to deal with first aid emergencies. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will receive a CIEH Level 2 Award Emergency First Aid, the minimum first aid requirement for the ‘appointed person’ of any business or organisation.
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Catering Course – Stone Fire Station Community Room, Wednesday 24th June, 9.15am – 4.30pm. This free one day course is ideal for anyone contemplating a career or doing voluntary work in catering. The course will give you an understanding of the terminology used in food safety and practical examples of food safety hazards. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will receive a CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety and Catering.
If you would like to attend either of the fire station events but have difficulties with transport, please mention this when booking, and SARH will be happy to help.
Family Cook & Eat Session – Sycamore Road Community Room, 22nd July, 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Come along to this practical family cook and eat session, during which you will learn how to make a delicious fresh meal from the produce you will grow on your allotment site!
Speaking of which…
First Allotment Mentoring Session – Priory Road Community Allotment Site, Wednesday 15th July, 6pm to 8pm. This session is essential for those interested in cultivating their own allotment plot. Throughout a series of practical sessions from June 2015 to March 2016, an experienced tutor will guide you through the growing process. On the day you will be provided with the tools, seeds and resources needed to get you started.
Get in touch if you would like to attend any of the activities listed by emailing SARH’s Laura MacPhee – laura.macphee@sarh.co.uk
