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On 19th February we were very pleased to welcome Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith to our nursery. The MP even got his hand dirty, helping with planting and sweeping in the glasshouse. Listen to “Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith visits People and Gardens” on audioBoom.
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Have you spotted any snowdrops out recently? The grounds at Pencarrow are filled with the pretty white flowers every winter, and they will be opening up the gardens to the public for their annual Snowdrop Sundays on both Sunday 8th and Sunday 15th February. The Peacock Café will be open for refreshments and dogs are… Read more »
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Great news! Phil has been given a Highly Commended Volunteer of the Year award for his work at the Eden Café in St Austell. We are so pleased for Phil and his family. Congratulations Phil on your very well deserved award.
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Radio Devon recently recorded 90 minutes of conversation between Ken and Lorraine for Radio 4’s The Listening Project. This will be forwarded to Radio 4 after being aired on Radio Devon, for possible national broadcast. It will be stored in The British Library as part of The Listening Project. If you want to hear an… Read more »
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The People and Gardens team are turning their hands to modelling! We’re holding a fashion show in The Gallery at the Eden Project on 22 November 2014. Designers from across Cornwall will be showing their exciting collections on the catwalk. There will also be a hair demonstration, a performance by Cornwall’s Rock Choir and the… Read more »
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We won! So all our practice was worthwhile. Sunday’s annual cricket match against The Eden Project was a resounding success for the People and Gardens team. Under Bill’s captaincy, and sporting a smart new kit (thank you to everyone who donated through our crowdfunding appeal) we just won in the last over. A fabulous day… Read more »
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HUGE thanks to everyone who has supported our Crowdfunder scheme to raise funds for our new cricket team whites. Of our £450 target, we raised £555. New kit will be displayed on Sunday 7th September and additional monies will be sent on much needed Cricket equipment. Thank you to….. David Giles Louise Dowell David and… Read more »
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Summer’s here, which can only mean one thing. Cricket! We’ve been practicing cricket at every opportunity in readiness for our annual match against The Eden Project. Of course we’ve been busy gardening too…. Look at our gorgeous heritage rainbow carrots, which can be found in our veg bags. We’ve pots (and boots) full… Read more »
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Two months ago People and Gardens were fortunate enough to receive some funding from The Big Lottery for our “New Growing Project”. The grant of £9,730 will go towards paying for an experienced horticultural worker to work with us for one year, assisting in our new growing programme. Other parts of the grant will be spent on compost,… Read more »
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Look what’s growing in our polytunnels! The next batch of Cornish Ketchup tomatoes are coming on nicely too….