We asked Sims Hill Members at our Harvest Supper to identify some ‘difficult’ vegetables – those you’re not sure what to do with, or aren’t keen on – and share ideas for different ways to prepare them. Here’s the result : Celeriac Celeriac & potato mash: French salad: well grated with a coarse grater, add … Continue reading Sims Hill recipes and tips for using “difficult vegetables”!
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2 Exciting Workshop Offers Coming Up 30th September!
We want to let you know about two brilliant workshops that are coming up on Wednesday September 30th. They've been arranged to be on the same day, but at different times so people can do both and have a day. Wheel hoe making workshop Evening of September 30th At Bristol Bike Project To find out … Continue reading 2 Exciting Workshop Offers Coming Up 30th September!
Helpers wanted for Work Days: 8th August & 5th September 2015
Come join us on the Farm at Sims Hill It's all coming to fruition in the fields and our fantastic growers Martin and Bruce need a hand gearing up for a big harvest and getting it all out of the ground! Join them on one of our famous Work Days for the tastiest part of … Continue reading Helpers wanted for Work Days: 8th August & 5th September 2015
What’s that in my veg? It’s a history of Landworkers’ rights, of course!
How did the food system get into the state it's in, and why do we need alternative food economies? To find out, we decided to team up with Edible Futures to unravel the story of the rights of growers, peasants and landworkers throughout the ages, up until the present day. Over the next few months, … Continue reading What’s that in my veg? It’s a history of Landworkers’ rights, of course!
Calling all Members!
Help us grow the Sims Hill Community this Spring It's Isobel here, your new Recruitment Manager calling - excited to make 2015 the year that we grow our membership just as well as we grow our veg! This Easter Holiday we will be popping up with a Plant Potting Picnic at two great springtime events … Continue reading Calling all Members!
Bristol Seed Swap is Crossing the Road!
Bristol Seed Swap will take place this Saturday 21st Feb as planned at the different venue of BEGBROOK SOCIAL CLUB Frenchay Park Road, Bristol BS16 1HY 12 - 5pm this Saturday you can expect all the usual attractions including.... • a huge variety of rare and regular seeds on offer for exchange or donation • … Continue reading Bristol Seed Swap is Crossing the Road!
Come to our AGM 24th February at Roll for the Soul!
Happy New Year to all of our members! We hope that 2015 is going to be a positive and productive one for all of us here on the Hill. We are very excited to announce that our next members' meeting and AGM will be 7:30 pm, Tuesday 24th February at the Roll for the Soul … Continue reading Come to our AGM 24th February at Roll for the Soul!
Happy Holidays from Sims Hill! (And we are recruiting!)
Happy Holidays from Sims Hill! To help Sims Hill continue to grow and thrive in the coming year, we are hiring a recruitment coordinator on a temporary contract through 2015. The job description and how to apply for the recruitment role can be found here. The application deadline is 9th January. Please pass this opportunity … Continue reading Happy Holidays from Sims Hill! (And we are recruiting!)
Autumn Greetings from Sims Hill!
We hope that you are having a pleasant and productive Autumn season! As our head grower, James Adamson said the other day, this is the best year ever for our Sims Hill veg! Harvest highlights include a glut of succulent squash, some sweet-tasting sweet corn, and our revolutionary rocket. Our lovely veg have also become … Continue reading Autumn Greetings from Sims Hill!
Next Members’ meeting and social 9th September!
Come and learn about the Real Economy, and help decide if Sims Hill should be involved!... When: 9th September 7 pm to 10 pm – please arrive promptly so we can get started on time! Tell us if you're coming here. Because we need to provide plates, cutlery etc. Bring! A big dish of food … Continue reading Next Members’ meeting and social 9th September!
Sims Hill Shared Harvest 