Courses
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Past Courses
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| Drum Circle |
Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30 |
Wednesday December 21st | 3.00 |
| Handmade Crafts Fair |
Our monthly celebration of all things handmade and lovely! Expect beautiful traditional and very non-traditional items ranging from jewellery, wood carving, homemade beauty products, jams and cakes to pottery, fabrics, felt and rude cross stitches, you won't find any of this stuff in Queensgate!! Hot drinks and delicious home cooked food will be on sale all day. 10am - 4pm PITCH ENQUIRIES: A pitch is £5 for individuals and £10 for a group/business stall, please e-mail thegreenbackyard@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested. Items must be handmade to be sold at this fair. |
Sunday December 11th | FREE! |
| Green Woodworking Group |
The meeting of a monthly group for anyone with an interest in green woodwork. Come and share experience, start new projects and learn new skills and methods. Subjects to be covered are decided by the group at the previous months meeting. All monies generated from the admission fee go towards tools, resources and equipment for the group. 11.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday December 10th | 10.00 |
| Wood Carving |
A monthly class for anyone with an interest in woodcarving, try something small or come regularly to work on a bigger project. Renny has over 30 years experience working locally as a carpenter and wood carver and has produced gifts for Richard Branson, HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana. For larger projects an additional materials charge may be required 12.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday November 26th | 10.00 |
| Drum Circle |
Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30 |
Wednesday November 16th | 3.00 |
| Handmade Crafts Fair |
Our monthly celebration of all things handmade and lovely! Expect beautiful traditional and very non-traditional items ranging from jewellery, wood carving, homemade beauty products, jams and cakes to pottery, fabrics, felt and rude cross stitches, you won't find any of this stuff in Queensgate!! Hot drinks and delicious home cooked food will be on sale all day. 10am - 4pm PITCH ENQUIRIES: A pitch is £5 for individuals and £10 for a group/business stall, please e-mail thegreenbackyard@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested. Items must be handmade to be sold at this fair. |
Sunday November 13th | FREE! |
| Green Woodworking Group |
The meeting of a monthly group for anyone with an interest in green woodwork. Come and share experience, start new projects and learn new skills and methods. Subjects to be covered are decided by the group at the previous months meeting. All monies generated from the admission fee go towards tools, resources and equipment for the group. 11.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday November 12th | 10.00 |
| Laughter Yoga |
Come along and laugh for no reason in this unique exercise programme designed to get your chuckle mussels working. We will work with laughter exercises and games, deep breathing and stretching,to get fresh oxygen into your lungs and raise your serotonin levels. Graunteed to be a giggle! 2pm - 3pm |
Sunday November 06th | 4.00 |
| Wood Carving |
A monthly class for anyone with an interest in woodcarving, try something small or come regularly to work on a bigger project. Renny has over 30 years experience working locally as a carpenter and wood carver and has produced gifts for Richard Branson, HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana. For larger projects an additional materials charge may be required 12.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday October 22nd | 10.00 |
| Drum Circle |
CANCELLED - DRUM CIRCLES WILL RESUME IN NOVEMBER Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30
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Wednesday October 19th | 3.00 |
| Peterborough Conker Championships |
Come and do battle at what is (as far as we know!) Peterborough's only conker championship held at our beautiful community garden. We'll supply competition conkers but do bring your best beauties for plenty of friendly matches too. Make sure you're on site and your name is in the hat by 1pm if you want to be in the competition!
13.00 - 17.00 |
Sunday October 16th | FREE! |
| Introduction to Keeping Chickens |
The perfect course for people thinking about keeping chickens on a small scale, or for people who have recently started. This course will be led by Hugh Burton, Hugh has kept chickens since the age of seven with up to 200 birds in his care at some stages. He won best in show at the National Poultry Awards in 2002 with a black silkie bantam and has been a regular contributer to other poultry keeping courses. Hugh has been advising the Green Backyard on our chickens for over a year and has helped us keep our flock of silkies, ex bats and many others healthy. The course will cover all of the basics to keeping chickens as well as a practical demonstration and there will be plenty of time for questions. 1.30 - 4pm, £2 donation per person to the Green Backyard to cover materials costs |
Saturday October 15th | 2.00 |
| Just Do It: Film Screening |
We are very excited to present to you our first ever film screening at the Green Backyard! Just do it an independently produced and financed film about environmental activists in the UK and is currently being screened at cinemas, festivals and community venues around the country. We will follow the screening with a short discussion about the issues covered in the film. 18.00 - 20.00 |
Saturday October 15th | FREE! |
| Handmade Crafts Fair |
Our monthly celebration of all things handmade and lovely! Expect beautiful traditional and very non-traditional items ranging from jewellery, wood carving, homemade beauty products, jams and cakes to pottery, fabrics, felt and rude cross stitches, you won't find any of this stuff in Queensgate!! Hot drinks and delicious home cooked food will be on sale all day. 10am - 4pm PITCH ENQUIRIES: A pitch is £5 for individuals and £10 for a group/business stall, please e-mail thegreenbackyard@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested. Items must be handmade to be sold at this fair. |
Sunday October 09th | FREE! |
| Green Woodworking Group |
The meeting of a monthly group for anyone with an interest in green woodwork. Come and share experience, start new projects and learn new skills and methods. Subjects to be covered are decided by the group at the previous months meeting. All monies generated from the admission fee go towards tools, resources and equipment for the group. 11.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday October 08th | 10.00 |
| Sow a Wildflower Meadow at the Green Backyard |
Come and help us sow the seed for our beautiful wildflower meadow. The charity Buglife and loads and loads of volunteers have been hard at work preparing the site and now it is ready for the seeds. This is a perfect activity for adults and children so come along and get involved, an expert will be on hand from Buglife too so come armed with some beastie questions!! 13.00 - 16.00 |
Wednesday October 05th | FREE! |
| Laughter Yoga |
Come along and laugh for no reason in this unique exercise programme designed to get your chuckle mussels working. We will work with laughter exercises and games, deep breathing and stretching,to get fresh oxygen into your lungs and raise your serotonin levels. Garunteed to be a giggle! 2pm - 3pm |
Sunday October 02nd | 4.00 |
| Wood Carving |
A monthly class for anyone with an interest in woodcarving, try something small or come regularly to work on a bigger project. Renny has over 30 years experience working locally as a carpenter and wood carver and has produced gifts for Richard Branson, HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana. For larger projects an additional materials charge may be required 12.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday September 24th | 10.00 |
| Drum Circle |
Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30
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Wednesday September 21st | 3.00 |
| Handmade Crafts Fair |
Our monthly celebration of all things handmade and lovely! Expect beautiful traditional and very non-traditional items ranging from jewellery, wood carving, homemade beauty products, jams and cakes to pottery, fabrics, felt and rude cross stitches, you won't find any of this stuff in Queensgate!! Hot drinks and delicious home cooked food will be on sale all day. 10am - 4pm PITCH ENQUIRIES: A pitch is £5 for individuals and £10 for a group/business stall, please e-mail thegreenbackyard@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested. Items must be handmade to be sold at this fair. |
Sunday September 11th | FREE! |
| Green Woodworking Group |
The meeting of a monthly group for anyone with an interest in green woodwork. Come and share experience, start new projects and learn new skills and methods. Subjects to be covered are decided by the group at the previous months meeting. All monies generated from the admission fee go towards tools, resources and equipment for the group. 11.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday September 10th | 10.00 |
| Wood Carving |
A monthly class for anyone with an interest in woodcarving, try something small or come regularly to work on a bigger project. Renny has over 30 years experience working locally as a carpenter and wood carver and has produced gifts for Richard Branson, HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana. For larger projects an additional materials charge may be required 12.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday August 27th | 10.00 |
| Drum Circle |
Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30 |
Wednesday August 17th | 3.00 |
| Handmade Crafts Fair |
Our monthly celebration of all things handmade and lovely! Expect beautiful traditional and very non-traditional items ranging from jewellery, wood carving, homemade beauty products, jams and cakes to pottery, fabrics, felt and rude cross stitches, you won't find any of this stuff in Queensgate!! Hot drinks and delicious home cooked food will be on sale all day. 10am - 4pm PITCH ENQUIRIES: A pitch is £5 for individuals and £10 for a group/business stall, please e-mail thegreenbackyard@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested. Items must be handmade to be sold at this fair. |
Sunday August 14th | FREE! |
| Wood Carving |
A monthly class for anyone with an interest in woodcarving, try something small or come regularly to work on a bigger project. Renny has over 30 years experience working locally as a carpenter and wood carver and has produced gifts for Richard Branson, HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana. For larger projects an additional materials charge may be required 12.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday July 23rd | 10.00 |
| Drum Circle |
Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30 |
Wednesday July 20th | 3.00 |
| Overground: Live arts Jam |
OverGround: Live Arts Jam is a one day live arts event. As well as hosting live graffiti and street art, you can expect to see a variety of disciplines take place on the day and also have a chance to take part in some interactive demos. We have space for 60 artists to create live during the event, and are looking to be able to accomodate even more for this year’s event. The event is free and there will be food available using our own produce and a bar on site as well as live music from DJs across the day. Click here for more information 11 am - 8pm |
Saturday July 16th | FREE! |
| Handmade Crafts Fair |
Our monthly celebration of all things handmade and lovely! Expect beautiful traditional and very non-traditional items ranging from jewellery, wood carving, homemade beauty products, jams and cakes to pottery, fabrics, felt and rude cross stitches, you won't find any of this stuff in Queensgate!! Hot drinks and delicious home cooked food will be on sale all day. 10am - 4pm PITCH ENQUIRIES: A pitch is £5 for individuals and £10 for a group/business stall, please e-mail thegreenbackyard@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested. Items must be handmade to be sold at this fair. |
Sunday July 10th | FREE! |
| Green Woodworking Group |
The meeting of a monthly group for anyone with an interest in green woodwork. Come and share experience, start new projects and learn new skills and methods. Subjects to be covered are decided by the group at the previous months meeting. All monies generated from the admission fee go towards tools, resources and equipment for the group. 11.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday July 09th | 10.00 |
| Wood Carving |
A monthly class for anyone with an interest in woodcarving, try something small or come regularly to work on a bigger project. Renny has over 30 years experience working locally as a carpenter and wood carver and has produced gifts for Richard Branson, HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana. For larger projects an additional materials charge may be required 12.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday June 25th | 10.00 |
| The Green Backyard presents... BEATROOTS! - Daytime |
BEATROOTS IS BACK!!! |
Saturday June 25th | FREE! |
| The Green Backyard presents... BEATROOTS! - Nighttime |
BEATROOTS NIGHTIME EVENTS @ CLUB DISSIDENT 8pm - 5am |
Saturday June 25th | 5.00 |
| Drum Circle |
Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30 |
Wednesday June 15th | 3.00 |
| Handmade Crafts Fair |
Our monthly celebration of all things handmade and lovely! Expect beautiful traditional and very non-traditional items ranging from jewellery, wood carving, homemade beauty products, jams and cakes to pottery, fabrics, felt and rude cross stitches, you won't find any of this stuff in Queensgate!! Hot drinks and delicious home cooked food will be on sale all day. 10am - 4pm PITCH ENQUIRIES: A pitch is £5 for individuals and £10 for a group/business stall, please e-mail thegreenbackyard@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested. Items must be handmade to be sold at this fair. |
Sunday June 12th | FREE! |
| Green Woodworking Group |
The meeting of a monthly group for anyone with an interest in green woodwork. Come and share experience, start new projects and learn new skills and methods. Subjects to be covered are decided by the group at the previous months meeting. All monies generated from the admission fee go towards tools, resources and equipment for the group. 11.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday June 11th | 10.00 |
| The Pitch in Picnic |
The Green Backyard is delighted to bring you the ultimate bring and share picnic for this years Peterborough Green Festival! Bring along a dish if possible made using local and/or organic ingredients and add it to the feast for everyone to tuck in to! This obviously doesn't work if no-one brings any food so please try and bring something to share (even if it's a bag of crisps!), if your skills in the kitchen just aren't up to scratch then you can still come along for a £1 donation. There will be music all day and the chance to buy some lovely plants for your garden! For the full lineup of Green Festival events (most of which are FREE!) go to www.pect.org.uk/greenfestival |
Monday May 30th | FREE! |
| Wood Carving |
A monthly class for anyone with an interest in woodcarving, try something small or come regularly to work on a bigger project. Renny has over 30 years experience working locally as a carpenter and wood carver and has produced gifts for Richard Branson, HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana. For larger projects an additional materials charge may be required 12.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday May 28th | 10.00 |
| Drum Circle |
Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30 |
Wednesday May 18th | 3.00 |
| Green Woodworking Group |
The meeting of a monthly group for anyone with an interest in green woodwork. Come and share experience, start new projects and learn new skills and methods. Subjects to be covered are decided by the group at the previous months meeting. All monies generated from the admission fee go towards tools, resources and equipment for the group. 11.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday May 14th | 10.00 |
| Laughter Club |
Join Darren Goodale from our monthly drum circles for some therapy to laugh about: It’s often said that laughter is the best form of medicine and it seems it is, evidence that laughing releases endorphins giving us the feel good factor is remarkably strong. It can help to reduce stress, relieve pain, bolster morals, and release creativity. This is why we run laughter sessions and laughter clubs - being playful in a group setting, using laughter techniques and games and deep breathing helps us to find common bonds and mutuality together. And even if you fake it doesn’t matter, the brain doesn’t know the difference between fake and real laughter and it will set off the same joyful mood anyway, lifting you making you more positive and relaxed, soon you find your laughing naturally anyway and feeling more connected. 1.00 - 1.45pm |
Sunday May 08th | 3.00 |
| Handmade Crafts Fair |
Our monthly celebration of all things handmade and lovely! Expect beautiful traditional and very non-traditional items ranging from jewellery, wood carving, homemade beauty products, jams and cakes to pottery, fabrics, felt and rude cross stitches, you won't find any of this stuff in Queensgate!! Hot drinks and delicious home cooked food will be on sale all day. 10am - 4pm PITCH ENQUIRIES: A pitch is £5 for individuals and £10 for a group/business stall, please e-mail thegreenbackyard@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested. Items must be handmade to be sold at this fair. |
Sunday May 08th | FREE! |
| Peterborough International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day |
On 1 May guerrilla gardeners around the world sow sunflowers all over the place. It's a way to bring beauty, bumble bees and bundles of fun to your neighbourhood. 2011 is the fifth "International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day" and this time it's on a Sunday! So hopefully it'll be bigger and more colourful than ever before. |
Sunday May 01st 11:00 | FREE! |
| Wood Carving |
A monthly class for anyone with an interest in woodcarving, try something small or come regularly to work on a bigger project. Renny has over 30 years experience working locally as a carpenter and wood carver and has produced gifts for Richard Branson, HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana. For larger projects an additional materials charge may be required 12.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday April 23rd | 10.00 |
| Drum Circle |
Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30 |
Wednesday April 20th | 3.00 |
| Easter Craft Fair |
The Green Backyard will once again be hosting the very best in handmade local crafts, this time in partnership with Handmade in Peterborough. Expect beautiful traditional and very non-traditional items ranging from jewellery, wood carving, homemade beauty products, jams and cakes, pottery, fabrics, felt and obscene cross stitches, you won't find any of this stuff in Queensgate!! Hot drinks and delicious home cooked food will be on sale all day. 10am - 4pm PITCH ENQUIRIES: A pitch is £5 for individuals and £10 for a group/business stall, please e-mail thegreenbackyard@hotmail.co.uk if you are interested |
Saturday April 16th | FREE! |
| Green Woodworking Group |
The meeting of a monthly group for anyone with an interest in green woodwork. Come and share experience, start new projects and learn new skills and methods. Subjects to be covered are decided by the group at the previous months meeting. All monies generated from the admission fee go towards tools, resources and equipment for the group. 11.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday April 09th | 10.00 |
| The Green BIKEyard |
Following the success of our first workshops, here is the second in our monhly FREE Bike workshops! A chance to brush up on bike maintenance skills or learn them from scratch, followed by a demonstration and discussion with a qualified professional cycle technician about the best ways to keep your bike safe and secure. |
Sunday April 03rd | FREE! |
| Wood Carving |
A monthly class for anyone with an interest in woodcarving, try something small or come regularly to work on a bigger project. Renny has over 30 years experience working locally as a carpenter and wood carver and has produced gifts for Richard Branson, HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana. For larger projects an additional materials charge may be required NB This workshop is going ahead as scheduled, the birthday celebration listed below will take place afterwards! 12.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday March 26th | 10.00 |
| Renny's SECRET Open Day. SSHHHHHHH! |
Its Renny's birthday this week so on Saturday we will be having a small gathering to wish him well. Expect some crafty things for you to have a go at, good food, sunshine (hopefully), a bit of music, facepainting and good company. Anyone bringing birthday cake will receive an extra big smile! |
Saturday March 26th | FREE! |
| Earth Centered Workshops: Basic Spellcraft |
Led by Karen Lawrence from Earth Centered Workshops, this workshop is for anyone who is interested in making the ancient art of magic work for them. This workshop will consist of a small group exploring ideas about magic, what it is, when we should and when we shouldn’t use it. |
Saturday March 19th | 35.00 |
| Drum Circle |
Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30 |
Wednesday March 16th | 3.00 |
| Green Woodworking Group |
The meeting of a monthly group for anyone with an interest in green woodwork. Come and share experience, start new projects and learn new skills and methods. Subjects to be covered are decided by the group at the previous months meeting. All monies generated from the admission fee go towards tools, resources and equipment for the group. 11.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday March 12th | 10.00 |
| Seed Sowing |
Learn what seeds to plant for your vegetable crop this year, how and where to plant them and how to look after them once they grow. Some will be planted here at the GBY and some you can take away with you. 13.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday March 05th | 5.00 |
| Willow Birds |
Learn to weave large 3D animal shapes using locally cut willow in a variety of colours, and take them home at the end of the day. These sculptures are great for anyone with a basic knowledge of willow weaving and look lovely inside or out. 12.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday February 19th | 20.00 |
| Drum Circle |
Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30 |
Wednesday February 16th | 3.00 |
| Green Woodworking Group |
The meeting of a monthly group for anyone with an interest in green woodwork. Come and share experience, start new projects and learn new skills and methods. Subjects to be covered are decided by the group at the previous months meeting. All monies generated from the admission fee go towards tools, resources and equipment for the group. 11.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday February 12th | 10.00 |
| The Green Backyard presents: BEATROOTS! |
Join us for a day and night of live music, workshops, art, poetry, crafts, local food, body painting, BIG drawing, graffiti and much more to raise funds and celebrate the second birthday of the Green Backyard - YOUR urban green space!
The One Pound Workshops
Live Music:
Live DJ's:
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Saturday February 05th | 3.00 |
| Willow Domes and Tunnels |
Spend a day with us learning to build a willow dome and tunnel. These living structures are fantastic spaces for children to play in and are beautiful additions to a garden. We will be using both willow grown on site and harvested locally to build these structures on the GBY site. Homemade soup and hot drinks will be on sale throughout the day 11.00 - 16.00 |
Saturday January 29th | 5.00 |
| Wood Carving |
A monthly class for anyone with an interest in woodcarving, try something small or come regularly to work on a bigger project. Renny has over 30 years experience working locally as a carpenter and wood carver and has produced gifts for Richard Branson, HRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana. For larger projects an additional materials charge may be required 12.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday January 22nd | 10.00 |
| Drum Circle |
Be part of an 'in the moment' music experience at our monthly drum circle where you will be guided through a series of rhythms by experienced tutor Darren Goodale. Drums for the workshop are supplied or you can bring your own. This ancient way of celebrating community often leads to dancing, singing and much mischief! 19.30 - 20.30 |
Wednesday January 19th | 3.00 |
| Willow pruning and planting |
Learn the principles of willow husbandry on our 3 year old willow bed. Willow is an incredibly useful tree due to its vigorous growth and crop of flexible poles which have been used for centuries in bastket making, fencing and building. 13.00 - 15.00 |
Saturday January 15th | 5.00 |
| Green Woodworking Group |
This is the first meeting of a new monthly group for anyone with an interest in green woodwork. Come and share experience, start new projects and learn new skills and methods. On this first meeting we will be doing some pole lathe work and subsequent meeting topics will be decided in advance by the group. All monies generated from the admission fee will go towards buying tools and equipment for the group. 12.00 - 15.00 Subsequent meetings will be longer once the format has been established with group members |
Saturday January 08th | 5.00 |
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What People Think:
"I like the Green Backyard because it gives me something fun to do and it's better than staying inside" - James Humphries, age 11
"For me the Green Backyard is a really satisfying and therapeutic family environment" - Jo Schofield
"There's loads of good people here and I really enjoy being outdoors" - Molly Chambers, age 15
"A slice of heaven in a concrete jungle filled with wonderful people"
"An asset to community and social values, promoting change, peace and sustainability"
"It is a place where people, plants and life can grow organically. It is a space where new things can happen"
"The Green Backyard is the living, growing, healing heart of community in Peterborough and it makes the city a better place"
Did you know?
The UK imports about 350,000 tonnes of potatoes a year, including during the English season. Many of these imported varieties may have been in storage for up to six months!
Half the vegetables and 95 per cent of the fruit eaten in the UK comes from overseas
Farming & Food production together make up about 1/5th of UK & World Greenhouse Gases
In the UK the total food chain, from farm to fork, emits 22% of greenhouse gases - similar to the total for road traffic.
Of all fruit and veg grown globally approx 25% is wasted, with most of this going into domestic waste bins
Kenyan green beans are 20-26 times more Green House Gas intensive than seasonal UK beans
Apples can and are kept for up to 10 months in cold storage before being sold as ‘fresh’
40% of conventionally grown fruit and vegetables contain residual agrichemicals
Seventy-six per cent of apples consumed in the UK come from overseas
The UK imports about 350,000 tonnes of potatoes a year, including during the English season. Many of these imported varieties may have been in storage for up to six months
Two thirds of the tomatoes eaten in the UK are imported, with a typical Saudi Arabian variety travelling an average of 3,100 miles
In the UK, we get most of our carrots from South Africa (approximately 6,000 food miles), despite the fact that the Western carrot emerged in Europe in the 15th or 16th century.
Agriculture and food account for nearly 30 per cent of goods trucked around Britain's roads and, according to a Government report in 2005, the resulting road congestion, accidents and pollution cost the country £9bn a year.
Each year an estimated 6.3 million tonnes of packaging comes into British homes, at a cost of £450 to the average family
Since 1978, the annual amount of food moved by HGVs in the UK has increased by 23 percent with the average distance for each trip also up by 50 percent
In 2008 the global cost of bread, butter, eggs and potatoes increased by as much as 60 per cent in 12 months.
A standard allotment can yield around a ton of vegetables. If you bought the same amount of organic potatoes, onions, carrots and parsnips in a year, it would cost you around £1,700 from Sainsbury's or a minimum of £1,227 from Asda – even more if you have spent £30 a week on organic vegetables delivered in an attractive crate.
All local authorities in England and Wales are legally obliged to provide any group of adults (aged 18 and over) with allotments of 250sq m. Get yours!
Every £10 spent at a local food business is worth £25 for the local area’s economy, compared with just £14 when the same amount is spent in a supermarket
A Californian grown lettuce that is consumed in London has an energy consumption – calorie ratio of 127:1
Today, some 817 million tons of food are shipped around the planet each year, up fourfold from 200 million tons in 1961.
