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Recent SOGG activities
In October Mike Dees from EcoLocal introduced the Local Food Network, a new initiative of the One Planet Food project which encourages food growers to swap tips, seeds, seedlings and produce using a combination of the Internet and networking meetings at events. (See reminder below about Sutton’s own local fruit and veg box scheme.)
November brought a welcome return visit by Jim Clements to give another talk about his wonderful piece of woodland in Kent.
See Mike's Photos of the November meeting.
Help Needed with S.O.G.G. -
Raffle
The monies raised from the raffle make an important contribution to SOGG funds and in order for this to continue we would welcome donations of goods for prizes. (Any items can be given to Gilli at the monthly meetings). Thank you for your support.
Bring and Buy
This stall at our monthly meetings also contributes to our funds to cover the hall hire, etc. We would be grateful for donations of plants and preserves. Unfortunately we don't have storage facilities so would be grateful if you could please take back unsold items at the end of the evening.
Editor
Our continuing cry for help with putting the newsletter together, which is very kindly continued to be done by Phil Mouncey. Each quarter this involves collating items for the newsletter from various sources, playing on the computer to get it into a word format and sending it out by email and snail mail. Help can be provided with labels and snail mail if necessary.
Literature
Our continuing cry also for help with the literature. Involves keeping the literature stocked up from, mainly, Soil Association and Garden Organic and bringing along a selection each monthly meeting or arranging for it to be brought along by an alternative if unable to attend. May suit a couple of friends who could co-ordinate between them. The amount to be transported can be whittled down to roughly a large shopping bag or two supermarket plastic bags
Other Societies: please contact Mo James for further information on other local societies, including: Benhill Crescent Horticultural Society; Epsom Garden Society; Alpine Garden Society; Ewell Horticultural Society; Stanley Road Allotment and Garden Society
Sutton’s Local Veg Box Scheme. A delicious selection of fresh, seasonal vegetables delivered to your door! Support Sutton Community Farm’s newest venture. Prices from just £7.50 (or £6.50 if you collect). Find out more from www.suttoncommunityfarm.org.uk or pick up a leaflet at a SOGG meeting.
Sunday Volunteering at Sutton Ecology Centre
Come and lend a hand to help maintain the ground, 10am-2pm
This is a great opportunity to try your hand at practical conservation and a chance to get active in the fresh air. Sutton Ecology Centre is a Local Nature Reserve in Carshalton.
Download Flyer (PDF)
Transition Town Sutton
Transition Town Sutton meet 13th of each month to watch a film, discuss ideas or take local action to make Sutton a better, happier and more sustainable place to live in. We also have other specific events on other dates e.g. Tree planting, community garden, visioning etc, etc. To find out more contact
simonhoneybjuice@hotmail.com
Alistair Cruickshank said "The November meeting was thoroughly interesting, enjoyable and thought provoking, I would recommend attending one of their events". Also we will have acoustic music from Zero Carbon Band. For more details contact
simonhoneybjuice@hotmail.com
