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Drumchapel Gardening – 3rd June

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

As part of the CCA‘s out reach programme a number of one-night guerrilla gardening styled activities will be taking place across Drumchapel over the next few months.

The second is taking place on Wednesday, 3rd June 2009 at 7pm. Either meet at Drumchapel Community Centre (Kinfauns drive) at 7 or go direct:


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Drumchapel gardening – 29th April

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Here are just a few photo’s from the dig on the 29th. Thanks to the CCA and Drumchapel life for organising the evening and thanks to those who came along.

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Drumchapel – Guerrilla Gardening 29th April

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Hello,

As part of the CCA‘s out reach programme a number of one-night guerrilla gardening styled activities will be taking place across Drumchapel over the next few months.

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The first event is ear marked to take place on the last week of April, the 29th – if anyone is interested then get back to me, please use the contact page .

Thank You,

Michael

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Plans For 2009

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

 

As I mentioned in an earlier post there is lots to look forward to in 2009. This post offers a taste of what’s in store.

31st January 2009 -Our first Townhead dig of the new year. We’ll be meeting at the site at 11:30am.

28th February 2009 -Townhead Dig. Meeting at the site at 11:30am.

28th March 2009- Townhead Dig. Meeting at the site at 11:30am.  

4th April 2009-Nasturtium Day! Inspired by the wonderful international Sunflower Day we have decided to launch Nasturtium Day in tribute to this easy to grow, edible and attractive little wonder. The time and place for this meet are yet to be decided so keep an eye on this page for updates and start stockpiling nasturtium seeds in preparation.

25th April 2009- Townhead dig, usual time and place.

1st May 2009 -International Sunflower Day. Meeting place etc still to be decided and will be announced nearer the time. In the meantime find out more about Sunflower Day here and here.

30th May 2009 -Townhead Dig. Usual time and place.

27th June 2009- Townhead Dig. Usual time and place.

25th July 2009- Townhead Dig. Usual time and place.

29th August 2009- Townhead Dig. Usual place and time.

26th September 2009- Merchant City Festival Dig

31st October 2009- Townhead Dig. Usual time and place.

28th November 2009 -Townhead dig -Last tidy up before Christmas and New Year. Usual time and place.

This is just a taste of what’s to come. They’ll also be digs arranged throughout the year for other sites and more than a few evening digs when the light nights come in.

Thanks to all who helped out in 2008. We hope to see you all again in 2009.

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Keeping Glasgow a Green Dear City

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Tree For All – Glasgow Event

Start: 29/11/2008
For a fun winter day out then join the Woodland Trust Scotland and Glasgow City Council for a day of tree planting and woodland activities on Heathcote Avenue, Drumchapel. As well as tree planting there will be wood sculpting and willow weaving.

The event is part of a wider tree planting programme involving both the Woodland Trust Scotland and Glasgow City Council.

Come along to Heathcote Ave on Saturday 29th November, the fun starts at 11.00am and runs until 3.00pm

For more information contact Rebecca Whitley on 08452 935 790

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