Global Generation

Missed the celebration of our #HLFSupported Seeds for a Better World project at the #skipgarden?
You can now check out the film, photos, and oral histories on:
www.globalgeneration.org.uk/seeds-for-a-b etter-world
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Global Generation is growing into new spaces and we are looking for people to join the team! We are looking for a Gardens Manager for our new site behind the British Library and a Catering Manager to help us grow our sutainable food business https://www.globalgeneration.org.uk/jobs- and-internships
Good Luck!

We're so excited to announce that planning permission has been approved for our new community garden in collaboration with The British Library and Stanhope. Launching in May 2019, The Story Garden will be shaped by and for the Somers Town community. You can read more about the garden on our blog: https://goo.gl/t5wMjn

As part of Capital Growth's Urban Harvest, the Skip Garden will be opening its doors for a celebration of this bountiful time of year. Join us for an afternoon of workshops and drop in activities for all ages and an delicious afternoon tea prepared by our wonderful community kitchen.
Browse our stalls of homemade produce and snacks and go on a tour of the garden guided by our very own Seed Sisters, a group of young women dedicated to raising awareness about seed saving and he...ritage.
Fun drop - in activities for young families will be available all afternoon including a garden scavenger hunt and garden craft activities.

Workshops will run between 2.30pm - 4.30pm, please sign up when you buy tickets for the event.
SEED SAVING (12 years and up)
Charlotte from Freedom Seed Bank will be sharing her wisdom with us about the theory and practice of saving seeds from popular vegetable crops such as tomatoes, peas and beans. She will delve into some theory and science around seeds and give some top tips for successful seed saving. There will also be some practical activities so you can have a go at seed saving yourself! Seeds from the Freedom Seed Bank, grown and saved in London, will be available for participants to take home.

URBAN BEES (12 and under)
Our resident beekeeper Esther will be at the garden to talk about our important pollinator friends and how they live. She'll give a glimpse of what life is like inside the hive, talk bout the importance of urban bees and pollinators and perhaps even bring out some honey from our very own hive!

INTRO TO FOOD GROWING AND HARVESTING (all ages)
Come and get involved with the harvest and learn some basics of urban food growing. A short family workshop which will involve some practical organic food growing tips and a harvest of some of our bounty from the garden.
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The Skip Garden is running a free Summer Holiday Club from 30th July-3rd August for children aged 7-11.
Children will learn about clay work, food growing, fire lighting and many more crafts as well as lots of play!
Email Kiloran on kiloran@globalgeneration.org.uk to apply.

Limited number of £12 tix have just gone up. Happy Monday!

We have a lovely voluntary opportunity for a creative and curious individual to help us with some of our marketing and events in The Skip Garden & Paper Garden. The role is based in King's Cross http://www.globalgeneration.org.uk/jobs-a nd-internships

Come and join us at the Skip Garden to celebrate all things seeds, the signals of the beginning of Spring and the stirrings of new life. We will be growing, cooking, sprouting, swapping, creating, wondering and marvelling at the knowledge, qualities and life that seeds hold.
We believe that now, more than ever, we must reconnect with the land. In the last 100 years, 80% of plant biodiversity has been lost in Europe. Alongside this loss, we are also losing the local knowledge,... culture and skills of women and men who know how to farm in a sustainable way, and who place seed saving at the heart of their farming system.
We would like to contribute to reconnecting with the land and celebrate the life that seeds hold and the knowledge of our ancestors through bringing people together at this gathering in the Skip Garden, learning from each other and enjoying good company and good food.
This event is free but there are limited spaces. Please RSVP to reserve your place on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seeds-fest ival-tickets-41209…
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Join us for an evening talk & workshop where you will learn all about the healing and soothing properties of plants and how to harness these into a range of products to nourish not just your skin. Plants have long been used to calm & mend skin ailments, from the super hydrating aloevera, to zit-busting thyme, we will show you how your common kitchen garden can double up as a beauty garden.
During this workshop you will learn how to make: bath fizz, lip balms & body scrub fo...r you to gift to others or keep for yourself!
All materials will be provided and we will also have some refreshing natural cordials & hot teas available.
Spaces are limites so adavnce booking is essential
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When we say wheat what do you think of? Golden fields? Flour? Bread?
I bet you don't think of seeds? Each grain of wheat is a seed which if planted will grow into a new plant and many new seeds. Science? Magic? Both?
Come along to our workshop at The Skip Garden to learn about history of grains and how civilisation was built upon them; the science behind crops, the soil and growing; and the mystical folklore and their significance in communities throughout the ages.
... Plant your own ancient and modern wheat seeds to grow this coming year and even mill some into flour to take home and bake with.
This workshop will be lead by scientist, storyteller, and sustainable food nerd Abi Glencross who has a true passion for all things that grow. Once a cellular agriculturalist, Abi now works on a number of projects which aim to promote a more sustainable approach to growing and eating. Her most recent projects are Future Farm Labs and Sustainable Food Story.
This talk is free to attend but we will have our donation hive for those able to contribute towards our work.
Please RSVP: generate@globalgeneration.org.uk as spaces are limited
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Our next Wizard School Family workshop is on Sat 28th October when we will be celebrating Samhain! There are only 2 spaces left so get in touch soon if you want to join in afternoon of garden crafts and culinary wizardry! http://www.globalgeneration.org.uk/…/wi zard-school-workshop…

The garden and cafe are closed until Wednesday 18th October.

Apprentice wizards in session! We are here until 4pm making spell gardens & whittling wands http://www.globalgeneration.org.uk/…/wi zard-school-wand-whi…

Our opening session will be drop-in wand whittling & spell crafting, come along and have a taster of our Wizard School Workshops! From 2pm we'll be working the willow, & collecting and harvesting plants with special powers. All ages are welcome!
Magic has taken over the garden this autumn and our gardeners and chefs are turning their heads, hands and wands to all the mystical and curious goings-on in the skip garden. Learn all about the magical properties of the natural world... and the weird creatures that inhabit our city andour , whittle your own wand and harness the power of plants to make charms and spells.
Become the most powerful nature witches & wizards as we learn all about real magic in the natural world.
For more information on the workshops or to sign-up with your family please email robyn@globalgeneration.org.uk
For general questions about The Skip Garden or other Wizard School events please email generate@globalgeneration.org.uk
Thanks to support from King's Cross these workshops are offered for free.
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Sadhbh Moore will be leading the Skip Garden Kitchen team for some inspired sustainable cooking using our outdoor clay oven, open fires and more. Produce will be locally sourced for the last of our #UFF2017 dining experiences

Head gardener Paul Richens will be giving his talk at 2pm 'Feed the soil not the plant' an introduction to organic growing practice

We have a wonderful evening planned in a couple of weeks that we'd love you all to be a part of! Join us for a night of music, cheer and great food away from the hustle and bustle of London life. Get your tickets while they're hot