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!
	Magic of Herbs BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT! Come to Rookery Farm, Puxton, on Saturday 11th May, for morning workshops on Medicinal and Culinary Herbs (10.30-12.30). Just £20 - places are limited! All proceeds will go to the proposed sensory garden at St Peter's Hospice. To reserve your place, phone 01934-820448.
	Events 2013
	Meetings start at 7.30pm with refreshments and a chance to chat to other members and swap ideas.
29th Jan (5th Tue)	The Stone Age diet Learn how the diet of our ancestors can help you overcome health problems such as chronic fatigue and inflammatory conditions, with Max Drake MNIMH of Urban Fringe, the herbal apothecary in Colston Street, Bristol (see Urban Fringe)
26th Feb	Darwin the botanist Nick Wray, curator of the University of Bristol Botanic Garden, looks at Darwin’s encounters with plants during his travels on The Beagle (see Bristol Botanic Garden)
19th Mar (3rd Tue)	Allergies Find out how plants can help combat the effects of these distressing conditions with herbalist Sue Redfern MNIMH MGNI
23rd Apr	Growing organic herbs Veronika Taylor has been growing her own herbs and food organically and with a great love of wildlife for many years. She shares her tips for a successful herb garden (with plant sale)
11th May (Sat)	Charity event - The Magic of Herbs A delightful day at Rookery Farm, Puxton, in aid of the proposed sensory garden at St Peter’s Hospice. Places will be limited for talks on medicinal and culinary herbs
21st May (3rd Tue)	Summer Champagne and cordials Join Ann Freeman MNIMH for an evening of delicious recipes and tastings for summer time
9th Jun (Sun)	Outing - Holt Organic Garden An afternoon visit to Blagdon, to see one of the very few organic ornamental gardens in the country (using members’ own transport) (see Holt Organic Gardens)
25th Jun	Safe remedies for children's ailments Amy Dadachanji MCPT from the Wild Apothecary in Stroud examines herbal alternatives to treat childhood illnesses (see The Wild Apothecary)
30th Jun (Sun)	Outing - St Fagans National History Museum and Cowbridge Physic Garden The National History Museum of Wales has walled gardens around its castle and cottage gardens by its many historic buildings. Cowbridge Physic Garden features a host of herbs in a beautiful walled garden in the Vale of Glamorgan. A wonderful day out! see St Fagans National History Museum and Cowbridge Physic Garden)
23rd Jul	A Tudor feast Join Pamela Egan of the Wells Old Deanery Garden to enjoy recipes from 500 years ago (with raffle) (see Wells Old Deanery Garden)
24th Sep	Grandmother's herbal remedies Our President, Jekka McVicar, enlightens us with tales of domestic herbal uses of the past (see Jekka's Herb Farm)
22nd Oct	Growing and using lavender No herb garden is complete without this fragrant herb - learn more from Judith Green of the Somerset Lavender Farm (with book sale) (see Somerset Lavender Farm)
26th Nov	Heritage seeds and companion planting Chris Smith from Pennard Plants produces a huge range of heirloom and heritage seeds. Learn about them and how to grow plants well together (see Pennard Plants)
17th Dec (3rd Tue)	Christmas supper and AGM A Christmas bring and share supper with a herb theme brings our year to a happy close (preceded by a short AGM) (with raffle)
	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, up this road. The address is 6 Church Road, Abbots Leigh, Bristol BS8 3QP. 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 £20 Double £30 Non-members: £4 per meeting
	Contact us
	For more information phone 0117 9733305 or send us an email.
	Links
	Some other herb-related 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. Tree Aid Tree Aid is a Bristol-based charity that supports communities in Africa by planting trees to reduce their vulnerability to drought and famine. (Please note that we are not responsible for the content of other web sites.)
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