Spice it Up! Free organic food growing training for women – WEN – 24th January 2011
Run by the Local Food Team at the Women’s Environmental Network
Do you want to grow your own herbs, salads, fruits and vegetables?
When will the training be?
The training will start on Monday 24 January 2011. Please confirm your attendance before the first class.
The training will take place from 9.30am-3pm on the following dates:
Class 1: Monday 24 January 2011
Class 2: Monday 31 January 2011
Class 3: Monday 7 February 2011
Class 4: Monday 14 February 2011
Where will the training be?
Classes will take place at the Zacchaeus Project, Walter Newby Centre, Bethnal Green Methodist Church, Approach Road, E2 9JP
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 send details of your:
* Name; Address; Telephone; Email; as well as:
* How did you find out about Spice it Up?
* What interests you in the programme?
By post or email to:
* Kate Metcalf, Women’s Environmental Network, Ground Floor, 20 Club Row, London, E2 7EY
* spiceitup@wen.org.uk
You can also call the Local Food team on 020 7481 9004 to find out more.
Please confirm your place by January 14 2011.
