Taunton Transition Town(TTT) has been really pleased to have maintained the gardens over a number of years. The gardens have attracted a lot of interest and positive comment, as well as a supply of local food (albeit on a small scale).
A number of events have occurred over the 2017/18 which means that TTT is no longer managing the gardens. The site has been taken over by Brian Heath and a new group of volunteers.
We will be out and about again Saturday in Somerset Square to finish off the terracing of the slope.
Taunton Transition Town have been running this site at Somerset Square for some years now; replacing the municipal plants with something we can eat or which is beneficial to insects. Find the vegetables, herbs and other plants growing in the planters between the Brewhouse Theatre and the Cricket Ground in Taunton.
What is ready now?
Come along and hear all about the community garden and what is ready now.
We need your help to weed, plant and haul water! We have big plans for Somerset Square and need your help. Bring you garden forks, trowels and gloves for some extra special TLC to this wonderful display. This time we hoping to transform the slope into a wonderful terrace of incredible edibles.
We will be out and about again Saturday in Somerset Square to finish off the terracing of the slope.
Taunton Transition Town have been running this site at Somerset Square for some years now; replacing the municipal plants with something we can eat or which is beneficial to insects. Find the vegetables, herbs and other plants growing in the planters between the Brewhouse Theatre and the Cricket Ground in Taunton.
What is ready now?
Our courgettes are progressing and some are in flower…. so will be ready very soon.
Come along and hear all about the community garden and what is ready now.
We need your help to weed, plant and haul water! We have big plans for Somerset Square and need your help. Bring you garden forks, trowels and gloves for some extra special TLC to this wonderful display. This time we hoping to transform the slope into a wonderful terrace of incredible edibles.
https://michellerumney.com/longrun-meadow-labyrinth-inspired-jo-cox/
On Sunday 18th June in Taunton…
Christopher Jelley and Michelle Rumney will create a Labyrinth at Longrun Meadow in Taunton and want people to come along (bring a picnic) and join them larking about by the Labyrinth!
This is part of the The Great Get Together Campaign that aims to overcome loneliness – bring a friend or family members, or somebody you know doesn’t often get out. Free
A Classic or Cretan 7-path labyrinth in the grass will be created; the artists are inviting people to join in the afternoon and find all sorts of ways to use it – walking it together, in pairs, in a conga.. and alone – quietly or noisily – who knows?!
WHERE: Longrun Meadow… next to French Weir Park
WHEN: Sunday 18th June – From 2pm
Bring a picnic!
Sunday 18th June 10.30-12.30pm Free led Ride organised by TACC
Location: Vivary Park Bandstand
A gentle loop cycle ride of 11 miles. Taking in some of Taunton’s hidden cycle network and green wedges, we will be passing though scenic Bathpool via the canal towpath. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Email tauntonareacyclingcampaign@gmail.com if you intend to come. http://www.tacc.space
Join us on Saturday in Somerset Square to get your chance to plant and take away your very own veggie seeds.
Taunton Longswords are going to be attempting to break records by slashing plastic milk bottles in two – see 1000 cuts challenge.. https://www.facebook.com/TauntonLongswords
So Taunton Transition will receive the halved milk bottles and getting everyone to plant a seed/s of their choice. We have got compost… we have seed… so get planting on Saturday from 12 to 6.
Where: Somerset Square below the planters (between the Cricket ground and the Brewhouse).
When: Sat 17th June 12 to 6.
Plus hear all about Taunton Area Cycling Campaign and the latest happenings for the promotion of cycling in the local area.
Location: Somerset Square, between the Cricket Ground and the Brewhouse Theatre.
Time: 10.30-12.30
Growing Taunton will be out working on the planters and slope in Somerset Square on Saturday.
The focus will be on completing one of the terraces on the slope.
Bring spades, trowels and gloves and prepare to get stuck in.
The aim is to have level terraces on this small slope to make planting easier and help retain water rather than let it run off.
General Election Hustings for Taunton Deane
7:30-9pm, 30 May 2017
(doors open from 7pm)
Kingsmead School,
South Street,
Wiveliscombe TA4 2NE
Parliamentary candidates for Taunton Deane will attend to answer questions on climate change, Europe and other important issues.
Green Party – Clive Martin
Labour Party – Martin Jevon
Liberal Democrats – Gideon Amos
UK Independence Party – Alan Dimmick
Conservative Party – Rebecca Pow invited but has “decided not to take part”.
Chair for the hustings will be Julian Mellor. The format will be similar to BBC’s Question Time. Please send questions you would like to ask to hustings@wiveyaction.org.uk or by post to Hustings, Wivey Action on Climate, The Greenhouse, Old Brewery, Golden Hill, Wiveliscombe TA4 2NY (question deadline: 12 noon, 25 May)
This has been organised by Wivey Action on Climate.
We will be out and about again Saturday in Somerset Square to finish off the terracing of the slope.
Taunton Transition Town have been running this site at Somerset Square for some years now; replacing the municipal plants with something we can eat or which is beneficial to insects. Find the vegetables, herbs and other plants growing in the planters between the Brewhouse Theatre and the Cricket Ground in Taunton.
We need your help to weed, plant and haul water! We have big plans for Somerset Square and need your help. Bring you garden forks, trowels and gloves for some extra special TLC to this wonderful display. This time we hoping to transform the slope into a wonderful terrace of incredible edibles. But we need to get that infrastructure in. The idea is to have 3 tiers of terraces held up by recycled plastic veg box gabions. If you are feeling handy come along and help…..
