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Could this be Britain's most ethical garden? Garden Open Days on 21 June
Lower Shaw Farm has been shortlisted for the Ethical Garden of the TWIGS (Therapeutic Work In Gardens Swindon),
Year in the Observer ethical awards in association with Ecover. next to Manor Garden Centre, Cheney Manor. 11am to 4pm.
The winners in sev- Beautiful themed gardens and organic allotment site, plus music,
children's entertainment, Fathers Day crafts & refreshments.
eral categories, chosen
by reader votes and a Plus Swindon Bee Keepers and FAB wild flower haven.
celebrity panel, will be www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/twigs
announced on 3 June. The secret gardens of Old Town and Lawns. 12noon to 5pm
Andrea Hirsch at the
Adults £3, accompanied children free
farm said, "we are de-
All proceeds will benefit Swindon Carers Centre
lighted and excited to be
For tickets and map, call Wendy Law on 531133
nominated. Our garden
isn't the tidiest around,
but it is beautiful, pro- Pond offers promising study area
ductive, and very wildlife
Children at Peatmoor Pri-
and people friendly - the
product of many people's mary School have a new
hard work over nearly 30 pond and environmental
years." Feeding piggt/ zuiggy at Lozver Shat' Farm area after a £12,000 re-
furbishment to include a
boardwalk and platform
Get yourself dirty in June for pond dipping.
As part of the BBC's Breathing Places campaign Nova Hreod School Ironically, the work was
is holding a Dirty Weekend on Saturday 6 June to develop a piece of delayed when a licensehad
land to be used as an environmental resource. to be obtained because a
Volunteers of all ages are needed to help clear a pond, plant wildflowers great crested newtwassus-
and create a log seating area, as well as make birdboxes. pected to be on the site.
The day, coordinated by staff from the Great Western Community For- Mar/or Steve Wakefield and
est, has two sessions: loam to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. Helpers can Anne Snelgrone MP cutting
join in with either, or bring a picnic lunch and take part in both. the ribbon on the Peatmoor
For details contact Tom Wilkes on 528800 or mail: t.wilkesktnovahreod. pond. Phnto:zewzo.manor-pho
swindon.sch.uk t graphy.coin
Serious school gardeners Better experience of the outdoors

In May youngsters at Haydon Wick Primary and Haydonleigh Primary Reception children at Greenmeadow Primary School are now enjoyinga
Schools exchanged 16,000 Morrisons vouchers for gardening equip- better outdoor experience, thanks to hard work by parents who created
ment including water butts, wheelbarrows, cold frames, watering raised growing beds, a sensory area, sandpit and play house.
cans, plants and seeds, gloves, compost, gardening equipment such The school parent teacher association raised £2,500 from discos and
as forks, spades and trowels. fetes to fund the project.
Children from both schools noith Morrisons general manager Paul Raine Reception children with PTA chair Katie Burnett, reception teacher Sarah Douglas
and teaching assistant Sue Love

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