The Swindon Growers Summit is back for its third year and will provide information and inspiration for healthy soil and nutritious food.
The summit will be moving to Christchurch Community Centre in Old Town this year, and will feature guest speakers, expert panels, soil testing and seed swaps.
Taking place on Saturday 12 April, from 11.30am to 5.00pm, the event is a chance for everyone interested in growing, gardening, healthy soil and great food to get together, have some fun, and learn about how we can all grow healthy.
The first two keynote speakers were announced today, with more being confirmed soon. Chris Rumming, founder of Lydiard Turkeys and a fan of organic, sustainable growing, will talk about working with nature to attract wildlife.
Co-founder of Inclusive Food, Dr Lucy McCarthy will talk about how food gets from ‘farm to fork’, and how we can promote healthy, sustainable nutrition.
Stands and a seed-swap will run throughout the all-day event, which will also feature free soil and compost testing and an expert panel to answer all your questions. A range of homemade soups will be on offer for lunch.
The Summit is the annual celebration of the Swindon Growers network, which organises informal events, training and outings, as well as a free monthly newsletter with updates from gardening clubs and community organisations from all around the borough.
Swindon Growers founder Josie Slade says that the summit is becoming a special event for growers around Swindon. She said: “Spring is the perfect time to get together, share ideas and learn about how we can make the most of our gardens and allotments.
“With so many people interested in healthy eating, going organic, and homegrown, the Summit is a great chance for people to share and learn - from beginners to people who have been growing for years, we’re always learning.”
Leading the expert panel that concludes the day, Blacklands Organics founder Jamie Carr, says that events like this are a great way to bring people together and increase understanding of organic growing, the health benefits and how we can work together for a healthier and more sustainable food supply.
Jamie said: “Community events like the Swindon Summit are really important in getting people together and helping people get involved and learn more.”
Helping to connect Swindon’s many gardening, growing and allotment projects is a key aim of Swindon Growers - the summit will end with a community showcase where three local projects will talk about what they've achieved and how everyone can get involved.
Tickets cost just £5 for the full day - for more information and to buy a ticket, go to the Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swindon-growers-summit-25-tickets-1129748842199
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