Feed Bristol and Sims Hill sit on the delicious, rare, grade 1 soil of the Blue Finger (about 1000 hecatres running from Bristol into South Glos that used to be Bristol's Market Gardens). At this Saturday's Big Dig and Seed Swap at Feed Bristol, you can help to create a food growing vision for the … Continue reading Blue Finger Alliance launch at Feed Bristol 16th March, 2013!
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Sims Hill partners with Feed Bristol for the Big Dig 16th March 2013
Sims Hill will be partnering with Feed Bristol in the Big Dig this year... The Big Dig is a nationwide campaign to get people out to support their local community projects. For more information and other projects taking part check their website: http://www.bigdig.org.uk, and for Bristol-based activities, go here. What's on... Check out Sims Hill … Continue reading Sims Hill partners with Feed Bristol for the Big Dig 16th March 2013
Sims Hill Shared Harvest AGM 26 February 2013
The Sims Hill Shared Harvest AGM will take place on 26 February at 7:30 pm at Horfield Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 8PD. (see map) Please save the date! As a member-owned co-operative, Sims Hill can only survive and thrive with the active support and participation of all of its members. We … Continue reading Sims Hill Shared Harvest AGM 26 February 2013
New Year Workday and Celebration 13th January!
New Year Workday - Timber Decking Removal Sunday 13th January 10am-3pm Eastside Roots, Stapleton Road Station, Easton Eastside Roots is losing half of its site, so they generously offered us their timber-framed shelter and decking. The plan is to rebuild it at Sims Hill as a packing shed/tea shed, using the decking for cladding. A … Continue reading New Year Workday and Celebration 13th January!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Hill!
Happy Christmas from the Hill! Hello everyone, and thanks so much for your support this year. As a community supported project, Sims Hills Shared Harvest wouldn’t exist but for the support and belief of its members. 2012 has been a tough year, but we are still standing, and with your help have put together some … Continue reading Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Hill!
2013 Dates for your Diary!
Please take note of the following dates for Board meetings and Members' meetings for 2013. The first Community Celebration date has also been confirmed (more details on that following shortly). Dates for the remaining Community Celebrations tbc. Should any dates need to change, members will be notified by email and this will also be noted … Continue reading 2013 Dates for your Diary!
Next open members’ meeting 27th November!
The next members' meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 27th, at 7.30pm at Horfield Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, BS7 8PD. See map. This is an open members' meeting, so please bring along any of your friends and neighbours who might be interested in learning more about Sims Hill. This is the meeting where … Continue reading Next open members’ meeting 27th November!
Scaling up Urban Agriculture: report from Nicole Vosper
From Nicole Vosper of Somerset Community Food: On Wednesday October 3rd, I joined a group of others to focus on answering the question, “How can we scale up urban agriculture in Bristol?”. Organised by Bristol Food Policy Council, the event took place at Co-exist in Bristol and brought together urban growers, community organisers and local … Continue reading Scaling up Urban Agriculture: report from Nicole Vosper
Green Tomato Recipes!
Hello! Because of the need to bring the tomato season to a close, we will all be receiving green tomatoes in our veg share this week. To help us deal with this sudden glut of the green stuff, Sims Hill member Naomi Woodspring provides us with the following recipes. Enjoy! In the States, one of … Continue reading Green Tomato Recipes!
Stop Press! Sims Hill Shared Harvest Autumn Community Celebration moved from 13 October to 20 October!!
Due to scheduling conflicts, the Sims Hill Shared Harvest Autumn Community Celebration will now take place on 20 October instead of 13 October. EVERYONE WELCOME! Whether you are a member, interested in joining or just think this sounds like fun… Where: Feed Bristol site (see more information about site and directions below) When: 11 am … Continue reading Stop Press! Sims Hill Shared Harvest Autumn Community Celebration moved from 13 October to 20 October!!