Author Archives: Mike Evans

News from Coed Panteg Woodland

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COED PANTEG WOODLAND CO-OP.

Anyone interested in volunteering at the Coed Panteg woodland just outside Ferryside please contact Mike Evans  0790 431 3156 or email mikee@canolnet.plus.com. Our next work day will be on Sunday the 17th August from 10 o’clock to about 4 p.m

We will be making brash piles from felled wood, splitting and stacking timber after the coppicing sessions earlier this year. We will also be preparing wood for another charcoal burn.

We will have tea and cakes but you may want to bring a packed lunch. We also have charcoal if you fancy a BBQ. Please wear suitable clothing including strong footwear and work gloves. We have the tools. Work as much as you want and enjoy a day in the woods.

 

Ferryside Village Forum market and other things

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The Ferryside Village Forum Market will go ahead as usual this Saturday between 10 o’clock and 1 o’clock. The usual favourites, vegetables, pastries and craft work plus Sarah who is baking up a storm with her exotic savoury pastries and Dave “Jam” is back with an extended range of Jams and chutneys. Fresh chicken and duck eggs from John and Jill, Llansaint. Cafe open for Columbian  coffee, tea and slices of cake.

We are determined to make the market and the development of the Education centre and Sport Hall a roaring success despite the attention of some miserable thieves who stole metal from the centre and caused water damage. Time for that Dunkirk Spirit!

Wendy has asked me to tell you about a recent survey carried out by The Wales We Want   National Conversation. They say “The biggest issues facing future generations in Wales are climate change, the natural environment, jobs and skills, according to the survey. Click on this bbc article to hear about the survey findings.

Incredible Edible Network

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A food and sustainability network started in the North of England in Todmarten by Co-founders Mary Clear and Pam Warhurst. They have both delivered inspiring talks about the movement for the video lecture series TED:

Core Values:
• working together
• learning – from field to classroom to kitchen
• supporting local business

Inspired by this message, other enthusiasts have picked up the baton. The UK network alone has more than 50 independent groups and as a worldwide movement, it stretches from Canada to New Zealand.

Please click this link below to read about them and view their TED lectures.

http://incredibleediblenetwork.org.uk/about

Posted for Wendy James

 

Ferryside Village Forum – Summer Market starts on the 28th June

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The popular Ferryside Village Forum outdoor market will start again from Saturday the 28th June. The market will be in the grounds of the old Ferryside Education Centre and opens at 10 o’clock til 1 every Saturday for the rest of the summer.

Look out for details of the wide range of food, plant and craft stalls as well as the ever popular Village Forum cafe.

Contact Lucy on 01267267147 or Jean 01267267272  if you want a stall or further information.

Charcoal making Course- Ferryside. 21st and 22nd June

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This exciting charcoal making course  is  taking place in Coed Panteg woodlands just outside Ferryside on the week end the 21st and 22nd of June.

Course Poster June 2014

Woodland Coop Ltd are running the two day “hands on” course about making small quantities of top grade charcoal using coppiced wood in  steel drum kilns. They will also use a professional 6′ kiln to demonstrate how larger quantities of charcoal can be produced.

Over the course of the two days they hope to show you the coppiced woodland, appreciate the woodland ecology , view newly planted woods and see the various interesting projects ongoing at Coed Panteg

Email mikee@canolnet.plus.com for more details about this exciting local course. Places are limited.