I'm really pleased to invite you to the Gardeners' Social and Seed Swap which will take place on Sunday, February 19th from 3-5pm at the Laxey Sailing Club. I along with officers from the other allotments on the Isle of Man have planned this fun afternoon of meeting other gardeners as well as giving you the chance to take home some new seeds for free. The text in the above image is a bit small so I'll post it below. If you have any questions whatsoever please leave a message on this post or email me at the below address. Please spread the word to family and friends who might be interested in attending and feel free to print out this flyer to post on community boards.
Gardeners’ Social & Seed Swap
Sunday February 19th, 3-5pm
Free Entry
Whether you’re a hardy allotmenteer or grow flowers and
veggies at home, you’re bound to have a few extra packets
of seeds lying around. The Gardener’s Social is your chance
to trade some of those seeds, sets, crowns or shoots for
ones you might fancy a bit more. This is an opportunity to
save some money and maybe try something new!
Even if you don’t have seeds to swap please join us
for a an afternoon of meeting other gardeners and
chatting about all things green and growing
How it works:
1. Show up with seeds to swap (labelled in envelopes/bags)
2. Move around the room and swap your seeds directly with other
gardeners. If you don’t have something to swap, make them an offer.
3. Have fun and feel encouraged to try new varieties
A raffle will be held to support the costs of the event. You
can help by purchasing tickets and/or bringing along a small
item as a prize. We thank you in advance!
To be held at the
Laxey Sailing Club
On the Quay, Tent Road
Laxey, Isle of Man
...with plenty of parking
along the promenade
Hosted by the IoM Allotment Forum
For more info please email: lalaa@manx.net
What a great idea! Hope you have a great turn-out. (and don't forget to snap some photos!!!)
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Will do! :)
DeleteI wish I lived nearby, I'd be there like a shot. Hope it goes well.
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be fun if all of us bloggers could meet up for an event like this? Fun idea but until one of us wins the lotto... ;)
DeleteLucky of you to have such activities at your place... we don't... ;)
ReplyDeleteYou should organise one Lrong...all it takes is one person to get the ball rolling :)
DeleteThere is a gardening club in our village but all they do is have talks and visit stately homes. If they had events like yours plus competitions maybe I would join but until they do I shall just have to be satisfied with reading of your adventures.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't sound like my idea of gardening either...I don't blame you for not wanting to join in. But I'd put money on it that if you started chatting to people in your area that there would be real interest in a more down to earth gardening club.
DeleteOh how I wish we could visit! But there's no way I'm getting on the Steam Packet across the Irish Sea at this time of year!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds great, hope it goes well! Mo
I don't blame you - the seas have been so rough this winter that the boat has been cancelled over twenty times!
DeleteWhat a lovely diea Tanya. I would guess that one of the benefits of living on such a small island is that these sort of events prove a real success. Wish I could be there.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed it goes down well - so far people seem really enthusiastic :) Wish you could be here too Pat!
DeleteShame I'm so far away...i hope you all have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much - wish we could have you over too!
DeleteWe'll be there, will spread the word around and put a copy of the notice on my facebook wall as well, cos I've got gardening friends who don't have allotments - they might be interested - also got a few that will be dead jealous! Fe
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Spread the word (and bring plenty of your horseradish to trade ;)
DeleteWould be fun. A little far maybe to attend. BTW--My wife thanks you for following her on pinterest.
ReplyDeleteI've heard that most seed swaps are done online...maybe that might be a good option for you? And am happy to follow your wife on Pinterest :)
DeleteHow fun!!! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beki - I'll post later next month to let everyone know how it went :)
DeleteTanya - thanks so much for the wonderful comment you left on my blog. You have a beautiful blog packed full of great information!! I'm enjoying looking around. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Staci - for the lovely compliment and again for the great chicken coop tips!
DeleteLovely Tanya. Hope it goes really well. Such a good idea we really need something similar on a regular basis in my town x
ReplyDeleteHave a look to see if maybe there's one around? If not, you should start one! :) There's a great seed-swap organisation in the UK called Seedy Sunday that can give you great tips.
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