Lineham
Farm
Clare
Beard told us about this residential facility which gives the opportunity to schoolchildren
from inner city schools or with physical or learning disabilities to enjoy a
wide range of activities in a rural setting.
The
farm was set up as the charity of a former Lord Mayor of Leeds, Denise
Atkinson, and relies on council and Lottery grants and donations from various
businesses. The farm currently hosts 24
children each week during term time and in the holidays other groups visit,
such as children from Chernobyl. It was
evident from the video that the children benefited from their stay and enjoyed
the activities on offer which include art, crafts, animal care, orienteering,
mountain biking, archery and climbing.
The staff are real champions. Click on to www.linehamfarm.co.uk
if
you want to know more or adopt an animal on the farm.
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Forum
members never fail to provide interesting examples of the pride or the problems
of their gardens. Here are some from
this week’s meeting.
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| Fragrant, winter blossom |
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| Eye-catching wreaths made by Gill |
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| Margaret brought along this stunning Christmas cactus, which gained her 2nd prize in the Late Autumn Show |
Champion
flower arrangers
At
the final flower arranging class of 2013, trophies were presented for two
categories:
Congratulations to Avril
for scoring the highest number of points overall and ...
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| Avril is holding the rose bowl she was awarded, now filled with her festive display |
Catherine was awarded the beginner’s cup
If
you are interested in joining a class next year, including absolute beginners,
please contact Kath (details on the Paxton website at the end of the post).
The
Paxton Late Autumn Show
The
November show proved successful and profitable.
Exhibitors came from as far as Hull, Scarborough and even Wendover in
Hampshire, as this was the last flower show of the year. Full details will be posted on the Paxton
website.
Dates
for your diary
December
20th: At the next and final
meeting for 2013 of Friday Forum there will be a Christmas Quiz, hands on
festive flower arranging (please bring some materials) and, of course, mince
pies.
January
6th Friends of Paxton meet
at Midday
Annual
Membership Fees for 2014 of £11.00 can now be paid
The Friday Forum meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays
of each month at 1.30pm at the Paxton Hall.
Paxton Horticultural Society is located at 186, Kirkstall Lane, Leeds
LS5 2AB. The meetings are split between
hands-on sessions, guest speakers and garden visits. A regular feature is the
"Plant Table" where members are invited to bring their plants for
discussion and advice. Another feature
is the "Sales Table where members bring plants and cuttings and produce
they have grown to sell at a small cost to help the club funds. For further information,
please use the comments box or log on to https://sites.google.com/site/paxtonhorticulturalsocietycouk/Home
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