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Event

Pumpkin picking, carving, crafting and eating!

what it is

A sustainable activity for half term at Holme Grown Eastby

Pick your own pumpkin from our patch and have a go at carving a pattern
All equipment provided and a no – knife table for under 5s

Create Halloween leaf bat decorations
Take home seeds to grow next year
Try soup made from our own ‘Crown Prince’ pumpkins
A spooky trail round the plot – grown ups might like a hot drink and a slice of pumpkin pie
Pumpkins will be lit just in time for Halloween pictures!

date and time

Saturday 31st October 2.30 – 4.30 (so that the pumpkins can be lit at dusk….)

price

£12 per child – your place helps to keep the growing space going

duration

2 hours

what’s included and what to bring

pumpkin grown on site to be carved and taken home, all craft equipment provided, warm pumpkin soup. Please feel free to come in your best halloween outfits.

location and parking

The Hive at Holme Grown Eastby. Please read our guidance on how to find us and parking advice. https://holmegrowneastby.org.uk/howtofindus

Booking

Workshop

Calendula Balm Making – A chance to make a perfect Christmas gift.

what it is

Come and join us for a cosy activity in our new Hive building. Using materials that have been grown or produced on our beautiful plot, enjoy learning about the healing power of calendula flowers, and learn the how to turn it into a magical balm. Each person will be able to make and take home 5 small pots of balm, that could be used as perfect Christmas gifts. Enjoy warm drinks and tasty ‘holme made’ treats while you create.

date and time

Saturday 14th November 10.00-12.00

price

£30 per person – your place helps to keep the growing space going

duration

2 hours

what’s included and what to bring

All materials provided as well as hot drinks and tasty treats. You will take home 5 of your own calendula balm pots, made on the day. Absolutely no experience needed.

location and parking

The Hive at Holme Grown Eastby. Please read our guidance on how to find us and parking advice. https://holmegrowneastby.org.uk/howtofindus

Booking

Workshop

Wreath Making at Holme Grown Eastby

what it is

Come and join us for a cosy activity in our new Hive building. All materials have been grown on our beautiful plot and some can be picked on the day. Enjoy warm drinks and tasty ‘holme made’ treats while you craft a beautiful wreath to take home. A sustainable way to enjoy this festive favourite!

date and time

Saturday 5th December 9.30-12.00 and 1.30 – 4.00

price

£35 per person – your place helps to keep the growing space going

duration

2.5 hours

what’s included and what to bring

All foliage and materials provided from the plot as well as hot drinks and tasty treats. Come along in warm clothing as we’ll be outside for the collecting, and a pair of gardening gloves if you have them. Absolutely no experience needed – most people have never made a wreath before.

location and parking

The Hive at Holme Grown Eastby. Please read our guidance on how to find us and parking advice. https://holmegrowneastby.org.uk/howtofindus

Booking

Not yet! Keep a look out…