Making nettle wine
Originally uploaded by Sharon Pavey
My first try at making wine (in the summer). It should be ready at Christmas, ask me if it worked then, or pop round for a tipple!
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Making Nettle Wine
Posted October 18th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
Honiton Allotments
Posted October 12th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (1).
I sent off my second letter today to Honiton Town council regarding the allotments they should be providing for the residents of Honiton. Did you know all councils in England & Wales (with the exception of inner London) have to, by law, provide allotments? Any group of adults over the age of 18 and registered [...]
EAST DEVON GREEN PARTY FARM VISIT, TRACTOR & TRAILER RIDE AND BARBECUE
Posted September 6th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
East Devon Green Party invite Green Party members, friends, and supporters to a fun farm visit, and barbecue, at Mosshayne Farm, just east of Exeter, (directions below), on Sunday 26th September, starting at 3 p.m.
There will be a tour of the farm by tractor and trailer, lasting about 2 hours, suitable for families. Mosshayne Farm is an [...]
AutumnFest in Ottery St Mary
Posted September 6th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
An evening of exciting multi-culture vibes is coming to Ottery on Saturday October 2nd. The Transition Town group Sustainable Ottery is presenting live world music while spreading the message of permaculture, at The Institute in the centre of town.
Beth Hamer (Oakhampton based Growing Our Future) will be giving a presentation of her recent visit [...]
National Zero Waste Week 2010
Posted September 6th, 2010 by sharon. Comments (3).
National Zero Waste Week takes place week beginning 6th September 2010.
This year’s theme is ‘Cooking for Victory’ in response to WRAPS “household Food and Drink Waste in the UK” report. The report shows we throw away 8.3 million tonnes of food and drink every year. Most of this is avoidable and could have been eaten [...]
Food Foraging in Ottery
Posted July 4th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
The herbs and natural food forage event is taking place at an organic farm near Ottery St Mary in Devon on Saturday 10th July 2010. There will be a two-hour walk around the farm during which two experts will guide people on what wild foods and herbs can be collected and eaten.
See http://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/news/join_the_food_forage_1_489722
Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre May 2010
Posted May 15th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
Don’t miss the Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre on Sat 29th and Sunday 30th May 2010 – click here for details.
Welfare Failings at Dorset Soil Association Abbatoir
Posted May 2nd, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
PROSECUTIONS DEMANDED FOR SLAUGHTERHOUSE CRUELTY: ANIMAL AID RELEASES NEW COVERT FILM
Animal Aid today has released footage taken covertly at the Soil Association-approved Sturminster Newton abattoir in Dorset. This is the sixth UK slaughterhouse to be filmed by the campaign group, and the footage shows serious welfare failings and three significant breaches of the law. The [...]
Sustainable Ottery expresses horror at approval of 20,000 sq ft store
Posted April 27th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
Sustainable Ottery is flabbergasted that EDDC’s Development Management Committee voted in favour of a full 20,000 sq ft Sainsbury store in Ottery at its meeting on 15 April. This decision went against the combined wisdom of EDDC’s own planning officers, the retail specialists GVA Grimley, and English Heritage who all recommended a smaller store. It [...]
Bombay Potatoes Recipe
Posted April 11th, 2010 by sharon. Comment (0).
We held our first fundraiser last night for the East Devon Green Party. We had a curry night with about 25 people attending and some absolutely delicious food made by our core members. Here’s the recipe for my bombay potatoes:
Bombay Potatoes
These simple spiced potatoes are one of the most popular Indian side dishes. Serve as [...]