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BBQ Date for your Diary

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On June 12, 2016

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Stuart

GFAA Summer Barbecue
Sunday 19th June 2016 
from 12.30 pm
Plotters and their families and friends are invited to an early Summer Barbecue 
at the community orchard area of the Garthdee Field Allotment
We are delighted that representatives from the Aberdeen Branch of
Macmillan Cancer Support will be joining us
Please bring your preferred BBQ food and drink
There will be a Raffle during the afternoon 
with proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support
Donations for the raffle will be gratefully received by
Gill Earle (Plot 64) Stuart Oram (Plot 8) or Norman Coutts (Plot 81)
Any queries to Gill Earle – g.earl20@btinternet.com / 07951021319
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Volunteer’s Breakfast Event

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On June 7, 2016

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Aberdeen City Council hosted an excellent volunteers networking opportunity this week as a thank you to all the groups who have contributed to the Council’s It’s Your Neighbourhood efforts.

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The event was hosted in the Duthie Park and featured some exceptionally fine cakes and bakes, or affa fancy peeces if you prefer.

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IYN Preparation 2016

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On April 28, 2016

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Stuart2016 marks GFAA’s third year in the It’s Your Neighbourhood Scheme. We achieved a Thriving assessment at our first go and now we have an Outstanding ranking to defend in 2016 after our success last year.  Outstanding is the highest award possible. Taking part in IYN has been a source of good advice on growing, the environment and building a better community, but just as importantly, it has helped us open doors to getting more external funding for our site and facilities.

This last month Norman and I took part in a workshop to help us prepare for this year’s assessment.  It’s an important year as 2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of Britain in Bloom.  The workshop was hosted jointly by IYN, The Royal Horticultural Society and Aberdeen City Council.

Juliette Camburn hosting and appearing for IYN

Juliette Camburn hosting and appearing for IYN

Stephen Shaw for Aberdeen City Council

Stephen Shaw for Aberdeen City Council

Liz Stewart for RHS

Liz Stewart for RHS

Karen Allan for Aberdeen City Council

Karen Allan for Aberdeen City Council

Some of the key messages for our preparation included:

  • keeping in touch and seeking advice
  • using online resources from IYN and RHS
  • using print and digital comms to get our message across
  • have a vision of where we want to go
  • marking the 50th Anniversary in some way
  • building partnerships with others
  • seeking Council officer and elected member involvement
  • celebrate our successes and good news stories locally and nationally
  • get all ages involved
  • use the council media office to help with the press
  • think about sustainability and long term vitality
  • don’t stand still and get stuck in ruts.

So, we have lots to get on with then!  I and any of the committee members will welcome all suggestions and discussions about our key developments and plans for the future – and of course help to prepare our site for the upcoming IYN Assessment visit.

 

 

Carole Baxter Diary Date

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On April 28, 2016

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Carole Baxter from the Beechgrove Garden will revisit us to meet with plotters and record another segment for her Radio Scotland show on Wednesday 18 May from about 10.30 onwards.

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If you can be on site then and would like to meet with Carole please let Stuart know in advance of the date.  Carole is happy to take on any and all gardening questions.

 

Community Sunday Thanks

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On February 23, 2016

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StuartI’d like to say a big thank you to all who turned up at the weekend to make our first Community Sunday of the year such a great success.  We think we had a record high turnout and managed to get a whole bunch of tasks completed.  By the end of the session the site was looking great and some essential maintenance got completed to the Bothy roof.

CommunitySundayAdThanks to the enthusiasm and efforts of all those who were able to come along we have made a super start to the 2016 season.  If you could not make it this time I hope you will be able to come along to our next Community Sunday which is planned for 20 March.

The plan stays the same – about an hour or so of activities suitable for all ages and stages followed by coffee, cake and a good natter.  What’s not to like!

RHSA Up-coming Events

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On February 9, 2016

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Wendy Suttar has been in touch about some of the Royal Horticultural Society Aberdeen events.

The Annual Quiz Night is set for Friday 19th February at 7 for 7.30pm in Newhills Church Hall, Bucksburn.  The questions are half horticultural and half general knowledge, so bring your friends along – you are all welcome! Make up your own team of four, or come along and join others to make up a team on the night if you prefer.  There is a trophy for the winning team!

The cost is £5 per head including stovies or an alternative vegetarian meal. Please ensure names are given to Hazel Main by 12th February either by email to hmain [at] tinyworld.co.uk or telephone 01224 781171 (just leave a message).  If you want a vegetarian meal tell Hazel then, or we will not be able to provide it for you as we are not in an hotel this year.

Also don’t forget the Spring Show in the Winter Gardens in Duthie Park on 19th & 20th March.

Anyone fancy making up a GFAA table for the Quiz?

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