A change in the weather
has seen lots of new and exciting things happening this month. All the volunteers have been pitching in by
planting the spring seedlings, tidying the land and generally helping to
maintain this green space.
A big shout out and thank
you needs to go out to everyone that have helped construct the new building,
which is now taking proper shape and looks brilliant. Outline structuring and the roof are now completed,
plus roof lights have been generously donated.
The project are asking
for more volunteers to help with the construction of the building, if anyone is
interested in helping out please speak with Renny or Bruce on Wednesdays or
Sundays.
Last Sunday (24th)
marked another glorious heat wave, despite The Willow Festival stitching up
everyone’s diary the Peterborough in Transition course (Thrive), went off with
a hit. Focusing on resourcing ourselves
and the community, sustainable living and finding work.
The Pitch in Picnic
returns on 3rd of June, where we welcome anyone who can make a sandwich and
likes to share.
Expect a range of
delicious treats available, handmade and organic. Today the team worked on preparing the
grounds near the children’s play area, ready in time for the Jubilee lunch on
Sunday and other upcoming events.
A soup competition will
be held on the day and judged by the Peterborough deputy mayor. The event is in association with the
Peterborough Green Festival. This is the
GBY’s round the table Jubilee celebration, all are welcome - prepare for a
feast!
On 9th of June
sees the Peterborough in Transition: Launch Celebration. A day that won’t be forgotten anytime soon,
with a multitude of sessions, lessons, music and art from 11am to 8pm.
The bar will be back with
a thirst quenching choice of real ale sourced from local breweries and fair
trade organic wine.
Plus a diverse music
range from the talents of Charlie Alexander, Dave Williams, Niksays, Tallaweh,
Andy Hughes, DJ Urb and more. We cater
for everyone and love mixing it up with reggae, punk, rock, soul, world music
and the decks.
Film screenings and
poetry sessions will also be amongst some of the activities, plus a toy
exchange and face painting for the kids.
To mark Worldwide Knit in
Public Day there will also be a knitting circle for beginning and advanced
crafters, a martial arts demonstration of Wing Chun, Tai Chi and Yu Quan will
also commence from the Sunday class, plus a talk on bee keeping, massage
techniques and a drum circle.
Oh! And there’s also a baking competition - get
your flour and eggs ready. Plus there
will be visits and talks from Pam Hurst from Incredible Edible and Project
Dirt.
Further information on
upcoming events can be found on The Green Backyard Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/thegreenbackyard
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