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Flower show’s 25 year anniversary

11:12am Thursday 4th March 2010

TWENTY-five years ago the national Spring Gardening Show first burst into flower as a small regional flower show on the Three Counties Showground.

Downturn scuppers grow-your-own event

11:12am Thursday 4th March 2010

THE launch of the Edible Garden Show has been postponed following concerns among potential sponsors and exhibitors over the uncertain economy.

RSPB writes ‘letter to the future’

11:11am Thursday 4th March 2010

POLITICIANS are being urged by the RSPB not to sideline the environment in the struggle to reform the economy.

Former flat racer is a real cracker!

10:44am Thursday 4th March 2010

A FORMER winner on the flat, Rockcracker has proved to be a real cracker for a young Vale of Evesham horsewoman.

Gains in campaign to end cruel horse trade

10:44am Thursday 4th March 2010

...this is just one step forward to end the single biggest abuse of horses in Europe, so we must not lose momentum...

American asparagus lover hopes to visit Vale festival

11:17am Thursday 25th February 2010

a link has been forged between the Fleece Inn at Bretforton and an American asparagus enthusiast.

Volunteers enjoy Valentine’s event

11:16am Thursday 25th February 2010

WORCESTERSHIRE Wildlife Trust’s Valentine Volunteers event at Tiddesley Wood, Pershore, proved a big success with eight men and eight women recruited.

Organic meeting

11:11am Thursday 18th February 2010

GARDEN centres Webbs has joined an organic growing charity at its home at Ryton Gardens in South Warwickshire. Webbs is now responsible for the operations of the charity’s shop, restaurant and conference centre.

Group backs guide

11:12am Thursday 18th February 2010

THE Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is backing the good food guide from the National Forest. The guide lists where to buy local food, with details of producers and stockists. Caroline Bedell, CLA West Midlands director, said: “We want people to ask where the food on their plates comes from whenever they’re out for a meal.” The Food Guide is available at visitnationalforest. co.uk/food.php.

Forecast says invest in land

11:12am Thursday 18th February 2010

THERE is currently an estimated £7.5 billion of funds available to purchase farms and estates, according to analysis of Savills’ applicant register.




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