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Thursday 14 August 2014

Friends of the Byes: latest news

Here is the latest from the FOTB - just received:

Due to several unforeseen problems with insurance for the planned Dog Show in the Byes on 23rd August 2014, we have taken the decision to postpone it until early next year. Please inform anyone who you told about this event.
Apologies from the FOTB committee.



















We ARE still going ahead with the photo competition and entries are coming in, so please do enter, as ALL entries will be displayed later in October. The more entries the better, so please do send an entry in.

Send a 7 x 5 copy by post or hand to 17 All Saints Road Sidmouth Devon EX10 8ER remember to put your name age and contact details on the back. Please also email a copy to FOTByes@gmail.com before 30th September 2014




























Here is a reminder of volunteer dates which everyone is welcome to join in, whatever your physical ability or horticultural knowledge.

Sat 16th August:
Building wildlife log piles in Orchard. Clearing Toll house entrance bed. Cutting back of large weeds in Orchard. Pruning of Plums. Putting on sponsorship labels.

Sat 30th August:
Installing two picnic benches in Orchard. Collection of Wild Flower seeds, please bring paper bags. Preparing a herb circle in Orchard

Sat 13th September:
Planting trees along river Sid to help shore up the banks. Cut back wildlife hedging. Clean around benches and tree copses with strimming and mulches.

*Meet in Community Orchard 10 - 12 midday unless other arrangements are made.

Please phone Kati on 07817 041239 with any questions about our volunteer events or to let her know that you are coming along.

Lastly here are a couple of other events:

Sat 16th August 
The Sid Valley Horticultural Society Flower and Craft Show at Sidford Playing Field

If you’re a tree lover and fancy a small drive out of Sidmouth, TREEFEST 2014 is a must.
At Westonbirt Arboretum
Saturday 23 August - Monday 25 August 2014
Children's entry is free




























Kind Regards
Michael Horsnell

Behalf of FOTB committee 

See also:
Friends of The Byes / Sidmouth BEE... - Friends of The Byes / Sidmouth BEE Project | Facebook
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