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 2010
	Meetings start at 7.30pm with refreshments and a chance to chat to other members and swap ideas.
15th Dec (2009) (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
26th Jan	Uses of herbs in veterinary homeopathy Vet Holly Mash (BVSc VetMFHom IVAS MRCVS) looks at alternative ways of boosting the health of our pets
23rd Feb	Native herbs of the UK Our President, broadcaster and RHS Gold Medallist Jekka McVicar, encourages us to treasure the plants of our own backyards
23rd Mar	Fragrances of the soul John Smith examines the healing properties of Middle Eastern attars, or perfume essences, as prescribed by the 10th century alchemist and physician Avicenna
27th Apr	Herbs as companion plants Experienced plantswoman and member of the Avon Organic Group, Veronika Taylor has tips for healthy growing
11th May (2nd Tue)	Herb-foraging walk An evening outing in early summer spent hunting herbs with local medical herbalist Ann Freeman (MNIMH) - further details to follow
25th May	'Right plant, right place' We are joined by Julia Scott of the Walled Garden in Worcester, who will inspire us with her knowledge of gardening with herbs
22nd Jun	Traditional uses of herbs for women's ailments Medical herbalist Penelope Ody (MNIMH) imparts useful suggestions for lifelong female harmony
4th Jul (Sun)	Summer outing: Knightshayes Court Gardens, Devon The venue for this year’s outing includes the newly restored organic walled kitchen garden, which also boasts ornamental beds and exotic plants - further details to follow
27th Jul	'A basket of herbs' An entertaining evening with herbalist Bett Partridge (DBTL URHP), who relates the uses, history and folklore of garden and hedgerow herbs
28th Sep	The king's apothecary Anna Parkinson talks about her ancestor, the 17th century herbalist John Parkinson, apothecary to James I, botanist to Charles I, and author of the first English gardening book as well as his famous herbal
26th Oct	Herbal question time A chance to bring along your questions on all things herbal for our panel of experts
23rd Nov	Healthy Christmas and seasonal cookery A popular session with Victoria Kubiak (Dip ONC APNT), nutrition, allergy and health care therapist
7th Dec (1st 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)
	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 £15 Double £25 Student £12 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. Avon Organic Group The Avon Organic Group is a forum for everyone in the Bristol area who is interested in organic gardening and organic foods. (Please note that we are not responsible for the content of other web sites.)
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