The annual Cam & Dursley Flower & Produce Show will take place on Saturday 31st August 2024 at the Chantry Centre.  With 7 main sections there is something for everyone including a specific children’s section. The show is a chance to display your home-grown vegetables and flowers, home-made preserves, home produce and other pieces of […]
The Cotswold Herb Centre is being launched alongside this year’s Cam & Dursley Flower and Produce Show. Come along at midday to hear the Flower & Produce winners announced and meet Cotswold Herb Centre. Take part in the ‘Mint Tea Challenge’ – tell us which brew you prefer. Find out about Herb Walks, Thyme to […]
Join the volunteer gardeners who look after the Chantry Centre garden. There are jobs to do throughout the seasons in the beds, borders and greenhouse. Takes place every Tuesday 10am – 12noon
Mid-week Mini Market Currently offering: Baked Goods – Salt Bakehouse Back Soon! Coffee – Coffee Lada Meat – Good Small Farms Fish – Padstow Fish Eggs – Overton Organic Eggs Wednesdays, 8:15 – 10:15am in the Kingshill House Car Park. ​
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Each Thursday at WWT Slimbridge join Grounds Warden, Rachel, for a buzzing, passionate hour of pollinator chat. Learn all about Slimbridge’s many bugs and insects on this weekly walk around Slimbridge’s Grounds, with some handy take-away tips for your own garden! Date and time: Tours run every Thursday at 10.30am, subject to availability. Tours last […]
Join the most chilled, low-key social event of the week. Bring a book to read and enjoy a cup of herbal tea. Read more about it in the blog: www.cotswoldherbcentre.uk/blog/thyme-to-read
Join Babs Behan, founder of Botanical Inks, for a two-day introduction to the basics of making and using organic natural dyes. This course will take a traditional approach to natural dyeing, using 100% plant based recipes, without any synthetic chemicals or metals. This practice prioritises natural, locally sourced, non-toxic materials with a focus on biodegradability. […]
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Join the first Cotswold Herb Centre Herb Walk Walks take place on the first Saturday of each month, lasting one hour 10-11am. Each month there will be a different walk location in or around Cam & Dursley. Meet at the post box by Tescos in Cam at 10am for a walk around the Racklease nature […]
Join Stroud Valleys Project for an early autumn parkland fungi foray! Autumn is a great time to spot some of the weird and wonderful fungi that lurk amongst the leaves on the woodland floor. Don your wellies and walking boots, get outside and enjoy some time seeking out these fascinating treasures. Under 16s must be […]
Join the volunteer gardeners who look after the Chantry Centre garden. There are jobs to do throughout the seasons in the beds, borders and greenhouse. Takes place every Tuesday 10am – 12noon
Mid-week Mini Market Currently offering: Baked Goods – Salt Bakehouse Back Soon! Coffee – Coffee Lada Meat – Good Small Farms Fish – Padstow Fish Eggs – Overton Organic Eggs Wednesdays, 8:15 – 10:15am in the Kingshill House Car Park.Mid
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Each Thursday at WWT Slimbridge join Grounds Warden, Rachel, for a buzzing, passionate hour of pollinator chat. Learn all about Slimbridge’s many bugs and insects on this weekly walk around Slimbridge’s Grounds, with some handy take-away tips for your own garden! Date and time: Tours run every Thursday at 10.30am, subject to availability. Tours last […]
Join the most chilled, low-key social event of the week. Bring a book to read and enjoy a cup of herbal tea. Read more about it in the blog: www.cotswoldherbcentre.uk/blog/thyme-to-read
Weave a foraging basket with local willow Facilitator: Amy Cox Learn the basics of this ancient craft and leave with your very own traditional foraging basket. You will be using local willow, in a range of colours, and foraged bramble to make a small frame basket – perfect for harvesting the abundance of fruit in […]
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Create Your Own Stunning Harvest Wreath Are you ready to add a touch of autumn magic to your home? Come join us at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre for an unforgettable Harvest Wreath-Making Workshop led by talented local floristry artist, Jess Spill. Date: Saturday 14 September Time: 10.30am – 3pm Meeting Point: Art Hub Learn to […]
A day of exploring colour and printed design Facilitator: Clare Walsh A day exploring colour and textures, printing with natural leaves and grasses. You will learn the process of sublimation printing using the heat press to create beautiful and unique botanical designs. An opportunity to appreciate the beauty in autumnal foliage.
Mindful walking and meditation in Hawkwood’s woodland Facilitator: Dee Aebischer Come and join Dee Aebischer, a qualified guide with the UK Forest Bathing Institute, who holds a Masters & PhD in Forest Science, as she leads you on a journey of discovery through the art of Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin Yoku). This gentle, […]
Join the volunteer gardeners who look after the Chantry Centre garden. There are jobs to do throughout the seasons in the beds, borders and greenhouse. Takes place every Tuesday 10am – 12noon
Mid-week Mini Market Currently offering: Baked Goods – Salt Bakehouse Back Soon! Coffee – Coffee Lada Meat – Good Small Farms Fish – Padstow Fish Eggs – Overton Organic Eggs Wednesdays, 8:15 – 10:15am in the Kingshill House Car Park
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
On the third Wednesday of each month the bar at Kingshill House hosts a green drinks evening. It’s an opportunity for those interested in ‘green’ issues – like sustainability, the environment, local sourcing, low carbon energy, health of our community, etc. – to gather and meet like-minded folk. Newcomers always welcome, pop along, enjoy a […]
Each Thursday at WWT Slimbridge join Grounds Warden, Rachel, for a buzzing, passionate hour of pollinator chat. Learn all about Slimbridge’s many bugs and insects on this weekly walk around Slimbridge’s Grounds, with some handy take-away tips for your own garden! Date and time: Tours run every Thursday at 10.30am, subject to availability. Tours last […]
Join the most chilled, low-key social event of the week. Bring a book to read and enjoy a cup of herbal tea. Read more about it in the blog: www.cotswoldherbcentre.uk/blog/thyme-to-read
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Applecore: An exploration into conceptual botanical design centered around the apple Facilitator: Emma Thistlethwaite A harvest inspired workshop exploring the form, life cycle & symbolism of apples in a 3D sculptural manifestation. Using concept led design, sustainable practice & nature based curatorial ideologies to form work with character and narrative.
Join Stroud Valleys Project and PhD researcher Sharon Gardham for a delve into the woodland history of Rodborough Common. In times past, Rodborough Common was part of the medieval Custom Wood, and its traces can still be seen on the Common today. As we walk, we will explore the trees of the past and look […]
Join local foraging tutor Rob Gould for an autumnal guided walk. Learn about the edible and herbal uses of the wild – and some of the cultivated – plants in the Garden. And the importance of location on flavour, about the benefits of eating wild ingredients, and about the ethics and legalities of foraging. This […]
Join the volunteer gardeners who look after the Chantry Centre garden. There are jobs to do throughout the seasons in the beds, borders and greenhouse. Takes place every Tuesday 10am – 12noon
Mid-week Mini Market Currently offering: Baked Goods – Salt Bakehouse Back Soon! Coffee – Coffee Lada Meat – Good Small Farms Fish – Padstow Fish Eggs – Overton Organic Eggs Wednesdays, 8:15 – 10:15am in the Kingshill House Car Park.Mi
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Each Thursday at WWT Slimbridge join Grounds Warden, Rachel, for a buzzing, passionate hour of pollinator chat. Learn all about Slimbridge’s many bugs and insects on this weekly walk around Slimbridge’s Grounds, with some handy take-away tips for your own garden! Date and time: Tours run every Thursday at 10.30am, subject to availability. Tours last […]
Join the most chilled, low-key social event of the week. Bring a book to read and enjoy a cup of herbal tea. Read more about it in the blog: www.cotswoldherbcentre.uk/blog/thyme-to-read
An illustrated talk by Julian Hight, which coincides with the exhibition by The Arborealists. Julian is a designer, photographer and musician and a well known writer and speaker. He has had a passion for trees since childhood. His published books include Britain’s Tree Story, World Tree Story and Britain’s Ancient Forest Legacy and Lore. Britain […]
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Spend a few hours with Natasha Houseago, the resident artist at Painswick Rococo Garden, and learn the skill of basic wood carving. Natasha will show you how to remove the bark and edge out a simple design in green ash. This all-age workshop is being run by Watch This Space and is the perfect opportunity […]
Join the volunteer gardeners who look after the Chantry Centre garden. There are jobs to do throughout the seasons in the beds, borders and greenhouse. Takes place every Tuesday 10am – 12noon
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Each Thursday at WWT Slimbridge join Grounds Warden, Rachel, for a buzzing, passionate hour of pollinator chat. Learn all about Slimbridge’s many bugs and insects on this weekly walk around Slimbridge’s Grounds, with some handy take-away tips for your own garden! Date and time: Tours run every Thursday at 10.30am, subject to availability. Tours last […]
Join the most chilled, low-key social event of the week. Bring a book to read and enjoy a cup of herbal tea. Read more about it in the blog: www.cotswoldherbcentre.uk/blog/thyme-to-readThym
A chance to share observations on our local plants this season. For our October first-Saturday-of-the-month herb walk, we’ll will meet by Cam&Dursley police station at 10am. From here we’ll walk down through Holywell Orchard and along Littlecombe to Long Street where we can join the Apple Pressing in the Chantry Centre garden. Wear footwear suitable […]
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Free family day to make the most of the seasonal crop of apples. Bring your own apples to press if you have them. Bring a container to take freshly pressed apple juice home with you. The Garden Cafe will be open until 2pm The Garden Pizza Oven will be serving homemade pizzas too.