South West News

Introduction to Hedgelaying, 28 January 2012 at Tyning's Field, Shirehampton, BS11 9UG
Steve Chamberlain (a professional arboriculturalist with many years experience) and Tim Baines (a Fieldworker for the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens (FCFCG) will welcome you to Tyning’s Field, a community garden in Shirehampton for a hands-on day which will provide participants with a sound knowledge of hedgelaying and the safe application of skills.

Participants should bring warm waterproof clothing, gloves and footwear; also any suitable tools such as a saw, loppers, billhook etc. Fee: Free for FCFCG members/ £5 for non-members.

Please complete the booking form below and return to Sara Melendro at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For any questions or further information contact Sara at this email or by phone on 07909 590140.

 Introduction to hedgelaying Booking form

Toolkits Available for Community Growers
Community groups who want to grow their own food will be able to get help from three new toolkits, launched by the Community Council of Devon (CCD). The toolkits, funded by the Big Lottery Local Food programme, cover Legal Tenure, Planning and Access issues.

CCD’s ‘Home Grown – Community Owned’ (HogCO) project is already working with over 20 groups across rural Devon, helping them with their own food growing projects. The toolkits will help farmers, landowners and local councils feel confident that they are following the right procedures, asking the right questions and making the right decisions. The Toolkits are available free from www.hogco-devonrcc.org.uk

Alternatively to get a CD or hard copy contact: HogCO, CCD, School Huts, County Hall, Topsham Rd, Exeter, EX24 QB, or request one from  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For further information, tel: 01392 383423 or 01392 383443.