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The perfect course for people thinking about keeping chickens on a small scale, or for people who have recently started. This course will be led by Hugh Burton, Hugh has kept chickens since the age of seven with up to 200 birds in his care at some stages. He won best in show at the National Poultry Awards in 2002 with a black silkie bantam and has been a regular contributer to other poultry keeping courses.Hugh has been advising the Green Backyard on our chickens for over a year and has helped…See More

The perfect course for people thinking about keeping chickens on a small scale, or for people who have recently started. This course will be led by Hugh Burton, Hugh has kept chickens since the age of seven with up to 200 birds in his care at some stages. He won best in show at the National Poultry Awards in 2002 with a black silkie bantam and has been a regular contributer to other poultry keeping courses.Hugh has been advising the Green Backyard on our chickens for over a year and has helped…See More

Teacher: Mo Vaughan Place: Eco Innovation Centre, Peterborough City Centre. This is a an introductory course to the ancient art of Bee Keeping. The course is an overview of the basics of bee keeping which will help anyone who wants to keep bees decide whether it is for them. Further information will be available about the National Association of Bee Keepers in more in depth courses.Free refreshments available. This is likely to be a very popular course so to ensure your place please sign up…See More

On Sunday 23rd January we'll be planting the very first trees in our Forest for Peterborough. We'd like to invite as many people as possible to come and help. Bring wellies and a spade (if you have one, if not we'll have one you can borrow) and head down to Thorpe Meadows (near the Boathouse pub) from 9am. For more information about this event contact Sophie Antonelli on 01733 568408 or email sophie.antonelli@pect.org.ukSee More

Join the Green Backyard for a monthly class for anyone with an interest in woodcarving, try something small or come regularly to work on a bigger project. Renny has over 30 years experience working locally as a carpenter and woodcarver and has produced gifts for Richard Branson, HRH Prince Charlesand Princess Diana. £10 contribution towards materials, refreshments and tool use. Forlarger projects an additional materials charge may be required.…See More

This is a an introductory course to the ancient art of Bee Keeping. The course is an overview of the basics of bee keeping which will help anyone who fancies keeping bees decide whether it is for them.Further information will be available about the National Association of Bee Keepers more in depth courses.Free refreshments available. This is likely to be a very popular course so to ensure your place please sign up early via www.greeniversity.co.ukSee More

The city college, Peterborough will be holding three classes twice throughout the day. These are shown below and are free to attend, but booking is essential. Please visit www.greeniversity.org.uk or call 01733 866441 to book.Family Cookery - Festive TreatsThis workshop will help you brush up on Christmas cookery skills, so you can make a feast to remember this Yuletide!Family Festive CrackersNever mind buying overpriced crackers with the massive…See More