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15December2011

Christmas Carol Concert 2011

Posted by Simon under: GinPit Village Chat.

The concert was in a bigger tent this year, with the band, the free food and drink, and the Raffle.  It was a lovely evening again and we would like to thank all them who came, along with a Massive thanks to all them involved who get this all up and running! THANKS

Raffle winners:

1st  = 183 = Dorothy                                        6th = 439 = Matt

2nd = 28 = Lucy                                                 7th = 192 = Dorothy  (again)

3rd = 311 = Lindsay                                          8th = 80 = Helen

4th = 340 = Pat                                                   9th = 358 = Malcom

5th = 239 = Fay                                                 10th = 38 = Tracy

The rest of the photos are in the gallery page

27November2011

The Soup was YUMMY!

Posted by Simon under: GinPit Village Chat.

The soup was just needed to keep the energy up for planting trees in the wind.

Thanks to all who turned out, we have planted 400+ trees today

more photos in the Gallery

23November2011

Tree Planting: SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2011 On the community Gardens

Posted by Simon under: GinPit Village Chat.

SUNDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2011

On the community Gardens

In conjunction with national planting week we have alot of trees from  Forostry Commishion and 10 fruit trees from Red Rose Forests, along with 15 trees from the residentis accocation.

There will be free food and drink for all them that come and plant a tree. Were even going to dig alot of holes the week before so why not join us and come and plant a tree!

Hope to see you on the Village Gardens on the Sun 27th November

21November2011

Halloween 2011 Photos

Posted by Simon under: GinPit Village Chat.

SEE THE REST IN THE GALLERY

20October2011

Missing Cat Please Help

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Please Help Find this Cat

Jake is a black male cat with a little bit of white on his neck, age 5/6 years old and he has gone missing from Gin Pit Village in Astley. He was last seen on 13th Oct 2011. It is very unusual for Jake to disappear and his owners fear he may have jumped into a car. Jake is chipped and neutered. Anyone who think they may have seen Jake please ring 07866 905779

8October2011

Its that spooky time of year!

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9September2011

Forest Discovery Day

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4September2011

Food for Thought ? !

Posted by Simon under: GinPit Village Chat.

In the car journey on the way home from spending the afternoon at Todmordens Incredible Edible tour, there was a atmosphere of inspiration while we chatted about the things we had seen. Although the whole project is not suited to our situation we have certainly seen a great idea working really well. All over the town there were planters, raised beds and street corner gardens packed full of  fruit trees, edible flowers, herbs and Veg.  You could feel a huge sense of pride and community spirit in the town.   I think the big thing was basically anyone could use and take the produce grown in all the beds, and this seems a great concept that in areas of our gardens would be a great thing. We will be seeing what will work well for us.  I am sure we ill have another visit to get more info and see how there projects come along, along with seeing if we can arrange a site visit from a few of there members to get some views of our projects.

We hope we can move forward and possibly become a Incredible Edible Ginpit Village, Please have a look at there site.

More in the gallerys page

31August2011

Ginpit from above

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More on the Gallerys page. Thanks John

9August2011

Another Great Fete

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Well its all over for Fete 2011. We would like to thank all the crew, and staff and cadets who makes our fete happen. Thanks to the knights in battle for the shows and the kitchen demo. (unfortunately due to last minuet illness there was not the living village we apologize if you came to see this.) Thanks to all the stall holders and the Dogs who put on a great agility show. We didn’t have the best weather day but it didn’t rain all day! All in all we hope you all had a good day. Now is our time to reflect on the day and how we can improve this next year.

Photos are on the way, if you have any please send them in!

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26July2011

Village Fete 2011

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30May2011

May Newsletter

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30May2011

Puddled

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Thanks to everone who helped with this project!

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7May2011

More Easter Photos

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Thanks Carl

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3May2011

The Street Party

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Thanks to Sheena, and Katie for getting this sorted out and looked like it was a fun day with great weather!

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25April2011

Easter Egg Hunt 2011

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What a great day! alota fun was had! Thanks to Gail and Jeanette for all there hard work.

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9April2011

Community Gardens

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We’re rolling on with the community gardens, starting by using some recycled tyres that we’re turning into raised beds. Working in partnership, the GPRA and the Forestry Commission have cleaned up 28 illegally fly-tipped tyres, saving the Forestry Commision a large sum of money that they would’ve otherwise had to spend inorder to dispose of the tyres.

The gardens are being created in land allocated to the GPRA in a land-share agreement with the Forestry Commision. The plans so far include herb and vegetable planting along with a fruit orchard, fruit bushes, wild flower meadow and even a pond! Come along to the next GPRA meeting if you’re interested in getting involved

9April2011

Wildlife Corridor Exhibition

Posted by Simon under: GinPit Village Chat.

KEEN photographer and nature lover Gary Reynolds is holding an exhibition showing ‘Secret Leigh’.

Images ranging from a blue butterfly to a kestrel are now on display at the Derby Room above Leigh Library depicting the wealth of wildlife on Leigh’s doorstep.

“I particularly want to highlight what wildlife will be lost if the Leigh guided busway goes ahead because 70 per cent of the photos were taken from the proposed route along the former railway line,” said Gary

The exhibition runs until May 1, Monday-Friday 10-6 and Saturday 9.30-3.30. Access is sometimes limited so ring 01942 404469 first if making a special visit

Read the full story  leighjournal

5April2011

April Newsletter

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21March2011

Spring 2010

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Thanks to Heather from Lord St for sending us these pic’s