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Run by the Local Food Team at the Women’s Environmental Network

Do you want to grow your own herbs, salads, fruits and vegetables?
Come and learn how to grow fresh, healthy produce on your balcony, windowsill or in community gardens!

When?
The four-day training course will take place on the following dates, between 9.30am–3.00pm:

Monday 23 January 2012
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Thursday 26 January 2012

We ask that participants attend all four sessions to make the most of the course.

Where?
St Hilda’s East Community Centre, 18 Club Row, London, E2 7EY
Nearest tube stations: Shoreditch High Street Station, Liverpool Street Station

What will I gain from the programme?
• Four days free training 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
• 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 download the booking form from http://www.wen.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Spice-it-Up-one-page-general-flyer-St-Hildas.doc, fill in your details and return it to:

Local Food Team, Women’s Environmental Network, Ground Floor, 20 Club Row, London, E2 7EY.
or
spiceitup@wen.org.uk