West of England Herb Group
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Are you interested in herbs and their uses? Would you like to learn more?
	The West of England Herb Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm at Abbots Leigh Village Hall, near Bristol. Everyone is welcome - come along and bring a friend!
	Events 2009
	Meetings start at 7.30pm with refreshments and a chance to chat to other members and swap ideas.
24th Mar	How well are you ageing in body and mind? Christina Stapley (member of the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy) returns to talk to us about the use of herbs in treating joints and muscles
28th Apr	Propagation of herbs Local plantswoman Audrey Parkes gives us valuable growing tips and will surely inspire us with her knowledge
19th May (3rd Tue)	The scented garden Garden designer, author, lecturer and former president of the Herb Society, Caroline Holmes, presents this ever-popular topic
6th Jun (Sat)	Magic of herbs A day celebrating herbs at the entrancing Rookery Farm, Puxton, in aid of charity - further details to follow
23rd Jun	A festival of roses A joyful occasion, with cakes and cordials available for everyone to sample
5th Jul (Sun)	Summer outing: Garden Organic, Ryton, Near Coventry Formerly the Henry Doubleday Research Association, Garden Organic is the UK’s leading organic gardening association. The gardens at Ryton include stunning displays of herbs, great gardening ideas, a fantastic shop and delicious refreshments. Our day includes a herb-themed guided tour - further details to follow (more about Garden Organic)
28th Jul	Summer cooking with herbs An evening of tasty ideas with health care therapist Victoria Kubiak
22nd Sep	Chinese herbs John Smith, well-known at the Folk House in Bristol for his courses on healing herbs and essences, will talk about Chinese herbs and how they help to maintain the body's system of balance
27th Oct	Trees mean life A speaker from Bristol-based charity Tree Aid explains the uses of many of the trees in parts of Africa where the charity operates(more about Tree Aid)
24th Nov	Making soaps and creams with herbs A practical session with masseuse Davina Wynne-Jones
15th Dec (3rd Tue)	Christmas supper and AGM Christmas social evening and supper featuring delicious food with a herbal theme (please bring contributions to share), preceded by a short AGM
	Venue
	Our meetings are at Abbots Leigh Village Hall, which is just off the A369 to the west of Bristol (2.5 miles from M5 J19, 1.5 miles from the Clifton Suspension Bridge). Turn off the A369 opposite The George pub. The hall is the first building on your right. Here is a map.
	Membership
	You don't have to be a member to attend our meetings - but it will save you money! Come to a meeting and join while you're there. Annual subscriptions: Single £15 Double £25 Student £12 Non-members: £3 per meeting
	Contact us
	For more information phone 0117 9733305 or send us an email.
	Links
	Some other herb sites: Jekka's Herb Farm We are proud to have Jekka McVicar as President of our Group. Her herb farm, north of Bristol, has a huge selection of organically grown herbs for sale by mail order. The Herb Society The UK's national society for increasing the understanding, use and appreciation of herbs and their benefits to health. Arne Herbs A well-known herb farm to the south of Bristol, owned by Anthony Lyman-Dixon, our previous President. Garden Organic Garden Organic (formerly HDRA) promotes organic methods for growing all plants, including herbs. National Herb Centre The National Herb Centre runs an excellent nursery and other herb-related activities from its base in Banbury. (Please note that we are not responsible for the content of other web sites.)
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