Midlands News

Get Stuck in Workshop, Birmingham, 14 March 2012
This is a practical FCFCG workshop on 14 March 2012, at Martineau Gardens, Birmingham We would like to know what our members would like training in. Garden Design, Flower arrangements, fedge making, garden thrifty tips, honey making, seed sowing/propagation. We aim to have lots of workshops throughout the day, so let us know if you would like training in any or a few of these subjects or maybe something else. There is also an opportunity to do a 60 second slot for your project on skills/ideas to pass to other groups on the day. Send responses to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Radio Interview
Listen to a radio interview with Midlands Development Worker Marie Wellings about her work, via the following MP3 link:FCFCG radio interview

Regeneration East Midlands
FCFCG members specifically based in the East Midlands can get useful information, training opportunities and funding ideas from this organisation. Regeneration East Midlands promotes the regeneration of rural and urban areas in the East Midlands, including Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. It runs training and workshops which cover a variety of areas including Governance Training, Applying for Small Grants, Full Cost Recovery and much more.

Regeneration East Midlands also works in conjunction with the East Midlands Funding Forum, to provide information about funding opportunities. For more details you can visit the Regeneration East Midlands website or contact them via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it