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 Posted: Thu Jan 20, 05 11:21 am Post subject: HDRA Ryton Events 2005 |
 
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Ryton Organic Gardens run by HDRA, the organic organisation
Events 2005
JANUARY
Sun 16th THE WASSAIL
1pm onwards Join more than 80 morris dancers for the New Year tradition of wassailing our apple trees to encourage a good harvest. Charges: adults �4.50, concessions �4, children �2. HDRA/RHS members enjoy free entry.
Sun 30th HDRA�S POTATO DAY SUPPORTED BY WAITROSE
9.30am to 5pm This annual event � open to the public - boasts more than 100 varieties of seed potatoes, plus talks, advice, identification, tasting sessions and children�s activities. Charges: adults �4.50, concessions �4, children �2. HDRA/RHS members: adults �1.50, concessions/children �1. HDRA members enjoy free entry to their own Potato Day on Saturday, January 29.
MARCH
Sat 5th SEED SWAPPING DAY
10am to 5pm Come along with any spare seeds and swap them with like-minded growers. Vegetable varieties, but no treated seed please. Charges: adults �4.50, concessions �4, children �2. HDRA/RHS members enjoy free entry.
Sun 27rd March WELLY WEEK
to Sun 3rd April HDRA�s annual fundraising week to raise funds for our education, research and international
Various times work, rounded off with a wonderful Welly Walk on Sun 3rd April. Various charges applicable.
MAY
Mon 30th May CHILDREN�S WEEK
to Fri 3rd June Keep the kids entertained with lots of exciting events outdoors in the gardens and in our fun
Various times visitor attraction, The Vegetable Kingdom. Various charges applicable.
JUNE
Sat 4th & Sun 5th NATURAL HOMES & GARDENS SHOW
10am to 5pm A superb selection of quality goods for your home and garden. Charges: adults �4.50,
concessions �4, children �2. HDRA/RHS members: adults �1.50, concessions/children �1.
Sun 26th STRAWBERRY FAYRE
10am to 5pm Spoil yourself with strawberries. Strawberry teas, strawberries and champagne, and pleasant
music are the order of the day. Charges: adults �4.50, concessions �4, children �2. HDRA/RHS
members: adults �1.50, concessions/children �1.
JULY
Sat 16th & Sun 17th ORGANIC FOOD & WINE FAIR
10am to 5pm This event features a huge array of organic food and drink to taste and buy, as well as cookery demonstrations, workshops, talks and garden tours. Charges: adults �4.50, concessions �4, children �2. HDRA/RHS members: adults �1.50, concessions/children �1.
OCTOBER
Sun 9th APPLE DAY
10am to 5pm Apples galore! More than 50 varieties on offer, plus talks, advice, identification, tasting sessions, children�s activities and much more. Charges: adults �4.50, concessions �4, children �2. HDRA/RHS members: adults �1.50, concessions/children �1.
Sun 30th PUMPKIN DAY
10am to 5pm Learn how to carve a pumpkin lantern, taste different varieties and sample recipes - plus plenty
of pumpkins to buy. Charges: adults �4.50, concessions �4, children �2. HDRA/RHS members:
adults �1.50, concessions/children �1.
Public enquiries: Visit www.hdra.org.uk, email [email protected] or call 024 7630 8211. Ryton Organic Gardens, Wolston Lane, Coventry CV8 3LG, opens 9am to 5pm every day, except Christmas.
Media enquiries: Call PR Officer Sarah Tyrrell on 024 7630 8223 or email [email protected].
For further details of all events � including HDRA�s Organic Gardens Open scheme � visit www.hdra.org.uk. |
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