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Spice it Up! Free organic food growing training for women
Run by the Local Food Team at the Women’s Environmental Network

Do you want to grow your own herbs, salads, fruits and vegetables?

The training will start on Wednesday 15 September. Please confirm your attendance before the first class.

The training will take place from 9.30am-3pm on the following dates:
Class 1: Wednesday 15 September
Class 2: Wednesday 22 September
Class 3: Wednesday 29 September
Class 4: Wednesday 6 October

Classes will take place at the Ocean Somali Community Association, Concordia Community Enterprise Centre, Railway Arches 420-421, Burdett Road, London E3 4AA

What will I gain from the programme?
* Four weeks free training (six hours per week) in organic food growing skills, including an induction to Women’s Environmental Network, and visits to local gardening projects.
* A free food growing starter kit, including hand trowel and fork, seeds, gardening gloves, potting compost and a window box.
* An opportunity to meet and train with like-minded women.
* A certificate of achievement, and a reference for future employers or training schemes once you have completed the programme.
* An opportunity to volunteer at local community gardens and a chance to become a Local Food Ambassador.
* Free lunch at the training sessions, and travel expenses for attendance of the training sessions/placements,
* Access to further training opportunities.

What is expected of me if I join?
* An interest in food and food-growing
* Regular attendance at the weekly training sessions.
* A willingness to share your knowledge with other women
* An interest in volunteering at local food-growing projects and gardens

If you would like to join the training please request a booking fomr from:
Kate Metcalf, Women’s Environmental Network, Ground Floor, 20 Club Row, London, E2 7EY
or email food@wen.org.uk

You can also call the Local Food team on 020 7481 9004 to find out more.

Please confirm your place by Monday 6 September