GIY CLONAKILTY First Public Meeting on the 16th of November
Interested in growing your own food?
To find out how YOU can Grow Your Own Food, come to the inaugural
GIY CLONAKILTY
Public Meeting at
O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty
Monday, 16th of November at 8.00 pm.
With some exciting guest speakers, it will be the perfect starting point for anyone interesting in growing it yourself in 2010!
For more information, call Colin on 087 276 4329 or
Email: GIYClonakilty@gmail.com or check out GIY Ireland
GIY (Grow-It-Yourself) Ireland is a new not-for-profit initiative that is literally sweeping the nation. Our objective is to get people who are interested in growing their own food on a regular basis together (in the community and online) to talk, learn from each other and exchange tips, produce and war stories. GIY activities include monthly meetings, talks and demos; garden visits, seed and seedling swaps; produce bartering, mentor panels and growers’ meitheals.
GIY Ireland aims to establish a GIY group in every community in Ireland . There are currently 30 GIY groups in 15 counties nationwide and over 50 other groups in development. Meetings are free and open to people who are growing at all levels – from those who grow a few herbs in a window box to those who are completely self-sufficient, from absolute beginners to old hands. Patrons of GIY Ireland include Darina Allen, Clodagh McKenna and Joy Larkcom. A local GIY group needs a mix of interests, abilities and experience to make this a success – everyone is welcome. Come along and bring any family, friends or neighbours who might be interested too.
The first Public Meeting and launch of *GIY CLONAKILTY* will take place in O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty, on Monday the 16^th of November at 8.00 pm, where we are delighted to welcome *Joy Larkcom* for a talk and presentation, focusing on the /where/, the /what/ and the /how/ of vegetable growing. Joy is a seasoned campaigner, renowned gardener, accomplished writer and broadcaster, and a local resident. With the help of a growers’ calendar and small informal discussion groups, we will further explore the tasks required for the autumn campaign. In a relaxed atmosphere, our aim is that the meeting be both informative and inspirational. For more information visit www.giyireland.com or contact Colin on 087 276 4329 or Email: GIYClonakilty@gmail.com or check out GIY Ireland
