FREE lunchtime concert today welcomes a new performer: the first appearance at Tuesdays Till Two by baritone Charles Cunliffe, who will be accompanied on piano by Ben Horden in a programme entitled "Go, Lovely Rose" they’ll be performing twentieth century English songs celebrating spring and love. The concert will begin promptly at 1pm and end […]
Comprehensive series of FREE practical workshops exploring the many forms of seasonal plant propagation and growth, along with methods of display and sale. This course will grow a range of plants to be sold at the Green Backyard shop including herbaceous perennials, annual vegetables, herbs and flowering annuals. Further sessions on Wednesdays 2nd, 9th and […]
Comprehensive series of workshops that looks at the use of culinary herbs in cooking, their growing conditions, properties and methods of propagation and sale. Further sessions are on 2nd, 9th and 16th May, all at 1.30pm - 4.30pm These sessions are part of the Green Backyard's 2018 Community Learning Programme, provided in partnership with City […]
A series of practical workshops that will establish a working cutting garden at the Green Backyard. The course will look at the wide range of plants that can be grown as cut flowers, as well as exploring harvesting, sale and display. Further sessions follow on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st May, all at […]
What lies beneath the still waters of the lakes at Ferry Meadows. Join the Nene Park education team spending some time pond dipping and identifying the creatures that you find. This event is on surfaced paths and is suitable for all abilities including wheelchair users and buggies. £2 per child donation appreciated - accompanying adults […]
Learn how permaculture can help make your garden or allotment thrive. Spend the morning with permaculture teacher Sam Woods to learn what permaculture is, its ethics and principles, and how these can be applied to your garden or allotment. This half-day course will suit experienced and beginner gardeners alike and will cover a range of […]
What lies beneath the still waters of the lakes at Ferry Meadows. Join the Nene Park education team spending some time pond dipping and identifying the creatures that you find. This event is on surfaced paths and is suitable for all abilities including wheelchair users and buggies. £2 per child donation appreciated - accompanying adults […]
FREE Tuesdays Till Two lunchtime concert welcomes back Spanish pianist Antonio Oyarazabal, who made his St John's début in June 2017. In a programme entitled "Memorias de mi tierra" (Memories of my country) he'll present a musical journey through some of the most beautiful pieces of the piano repertoire by the greatest Spanish composers. Perhaps […]
Comprehensive series of FREE practical workshops exploring the many forms of seasonal plant propagation and growth, along with methods of display and sale. This course will grow a range of plants to be sold at the Green Backyard shop including herbaceous perennials, annual vegetables, herbs and flowering annuals. Further sessions on Wednesdays 9th and 16th […]
Comprehensive series of workshops that looks at the use of culinary herbs in cooking, their growing conditions, properties and methods of propagation and sale. Further sessions are on the 9th and 16th May, all at 1.30pm - 4.30pm These sessions are part of the Green Backyard's 2018 Community Learning Programme, provided in partnership with City […]