Category Archives: News
Plant Sale Day 2012
Hi Folks It’s nearly time for the Old Trafford Amateur Gardeners’ Society Plant Sale again!! It will be on Saturday, 19th May 2012 at the pavilion from 11.00am to 2.00pm. There will be lots of plants to buy as well … Continue reading
Open Day 2011
SEYMOUR GROVE ALLOTMENTS OPEN DAY & PRODUCE FAIR – Sat 13 August – 11am to 2pm Our August Open Day is fast approaching, this year it will take place on Saturday 13th August from 11am to 2pm. On our August … Continue reading
Painting the Pavillion…
This job needs to go ahead later in April or early May, weather permitting, to have it out of the way before the Plant Sale. Brian has put himself forward to organise this so please do get in touch with him … Continue reading
Get a Big Butt… and Save Water
Be sprinkler savvy We all love our gardens, but sprinklers can use as much as 1,000 litres of water per hour – that’s more than a family of four can use in a whole day. Limited garden space? The Mini … Continue reading
Potato Day 2011
This year’s Potato Days are on 19th and 20th February. Full list and order sheet Here Plenty more on sale too including onion sets, shallots and a selection from the shop. Refreshments will be available, help yourself to tea or … Continue reading
Spring Newsletter 2011
Orchard 49 Autumn 2010 Newsletter
Is out now! get your copy Here An “Adobe Acrobat Reader” application is needed to read “pdf” files. If your browser won’t open pdf’s get a FREE Copy of Acrobat Reader, connect to: http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html
Apple Day – A Success!
Thanks to all those who came and well done to those who organised and helped. Apple Day looks like an event which should come back next year. With an estimated 7 gallons of apple juice pressed and mostly drank straight … Continue reading
Preserving demonstration – Old Trafford Amateur Gardeners’ Society Community Orchard event
Sunday 24th October 1.30-4.30 pm at Firswood Community Centre Have you been wanting to learn how to deal with gluts from growing your own food? Is preserving food a bit of a mystery? If so come along to our preserving … Continue reading
Bonfire Night
Stop press.. Sunday 7th November 2010 Plotholders and friends come along for a cup of tea and some cake, meet your neighbours and watch the fireworks at the cricket ground. Probably a small bonfire on site but no fireworks please. … Continue reading


