On Wednesday 17th of April we will be taking a group of volunteers out to Moss Brook Growers to help prepare for the new growing season.
The changeable and unpredictable weather we had last year, and the cold spell we're having now, means there's even more work than normal for growers to do to get ready for this season, so come and muck in!
International Day of Peasants' Struggle.
April 17th is the International Day of Peasants' Struggle, commemorating the massacre of 19 peasants struggling for land and justice in Brazil in 1996. Every year on that day actions take place around the world in defence of peasants and small-scale farmers struggling for their rights. So come and be part of a day of practical action to support the global peasants movement.
The day is co-ordinated by La Via Campesina, an international movement which brings together millions of peasants, small and medium-size farmers, landless people, women farmers, indigenous people, migrants and agricultural workers from around the world.
For more information about please click here.
Greater Manchester Land Army.
The idea behind Land Army was inspired by the women's land armies of the First & Second World Wars, and offers a solution to a number of challenges faced by local organic growers, such as labour issues and costs at busy periods e.g. harvest time.
Manchester Land Army is made up of volunteers, placements and trainees helping to increase the production of sustainable food for Greater Manchester.
Practicalities on the day:
A day out with the Land Army is quite a physical day’s work (though we'll look after you and make sure we get proper breaks!), but it's really satisfying and a great chance to get your hands dirty, experience and learn a bit about market garden/field scale food growing from the experts, and spend the day with a like minded and interesting bunch of people like you!
We'll provide lunch and hot drinks, and your transport from Hulme to the farm and back again.
Make sure you come prepared. Wear sturdy boots/shoes, and bring drinking water, snacks (if you like to nibble while you work!), waterproofs & sun cream/a sun hat (we can dream!)
To book on to one of these trips email us at: chloe@kindling.org.uk
So get in touch to book on to one of these trips – the Land Army Needs You! (and it's good fun too!)