Sessions and events

Places are now available on Five a Day garden’s new Thyme Together session for older people. This is a second group and will run from 10 am to 12 noon, starting in September. Sessions are free and open to people across Berkshire.

To book, email info@fiveaday.org.uk or call 07555 184343

Join Path Hill for a heritage craft workshop which explores the history of ink making and discovers the wide variety of useful materials and resources found in nature - including the oak gall. Participants will experiment with traditional and ancient recipes and play with a range of dip pens, quills, and brushes. You will take home a pot of ink and plenty of inspiration to start creating your own masterpieces and artworks. All materials are supplied.

The workshop takes place in a woodland setting. Please dress for the weather! Minimum age: 18 years

For further information and to book, see https://www.pathhilladventures.com/courses/heritage-crafts.

Cost, £35

Join Path Hill for a heritage craft workshop which explores our prehistoric past and reconnects with our ancestors when learning the techniques and skills needed to transform plants into string and textiles. The workshop will discuss a range of archaeological sites across Europe and use plant materials such as nettle, lime bast, and flax to recreate some of the fascinating finds unearthed from the past. All materials are supplied.

The workshop takes place in a woodland setting. Please dress for the weather! Minimum age: 18 years

For further information and to book, see https://www.pathhilladventures.com/courses/heritage-crafts.

Cost, £35

Join Five a Day Garden for a Christmas wreath-making workshop on 28th, 29th or 30th November or 5th, 6th or 7th December at 10 am to 12 noon or 1 to 3 pm, using willow from their garden. Hot mulled wine, non-alcoholic drinks and Christmas nibbles will be provided.

To book a place, email 5adayevents@gmail.com stating the date and time of the session and number of places. Include a contact number.

Cost, £35. Payment on the day by cash or debit/credit card.

Join Erleigh Road Community Garden on Saturday 6th December from 2-4 pm and make a wreath to take home using willow from the Five A Day Market Garden and foraged greenery. Refreshments provided as well as a selection of home-made preserves and biscuits.

Suggested donation of £15 per wreath to cover all material and refreshments, to be paid on booking.

Places are limited. To book please email garden@redlandsparish.org.uk or message via Facebook

Come and enjoy Thrive Reading’s garden decorated for Christmas on Thursday 11th December, 2 to 4 pm. This is also an opportunity to buy their plants, visit their Christmas shop for gifts and cards, and enjoy a hot drink and seasonal homemade cakes!  

Entry is by donation.

Payments or donations in cash are appreciated.

For more information about this event, ring 0118 988 4844 or email trunkwell@thrive.org.uk.