BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Oakbrook Community Farm - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Oakbrook Community Farm REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250112T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20241107T213625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T213625Z UID:7556-1736677800-1736686800@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Orchard Work Party DESCRIPTION:Assuming all the season’s tree planting is done\, we’ll be starting on pruning\, adjusting tree guards to fit the growing trees\, and where needed\, weeding immediately around each tree. We’ll work our way along the tree rows\, and can surely find a task for every level of skill and energy. \nGeneral info for work parties\nEveryone is welcome – no experience necessary. Please come and join for as long or as little as you like\, and take it at any pace that works for you. Kids are welcome\, but you must take full responsibility for any children you bring with you. \nDo wrap up warm (or bring sun cream and a hat)\, bring snacks and drinks if you think you’ll need them\, and bear in mind that the orchard site is pretty exposed. I’ll do my best to provide some flapjacks to keep us fuelled up. \nWe generally have all the tools we need on site\, but if you would like to work with your favourite spade or secateurs\, please bring them along. \nIt’s helpful if you can text or email to let me know you’re coming so I have a rough idea of numbers. If you need directions\, have any questions\, or want to check we’re there on the day if the weather is dodgy\, please do get in touch. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/orchard-event-january/ LOCATION:Oakbrook Community Farm\, Painswick Old Road\, Stroud\, GL6 7QN\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_0916.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie":MAILTO:oakbrookorchard@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241215T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20241107T212158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T212228Z UID:7546-1734256800-1734278400@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Felt-Making with Andy Evans - Sunday Craft in the Barn DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we’ll embrace the warmth of wool and discover light amidst the dark winter months. Starting with a 2D picture where we play with colour\, then we’ll progress to creating 3D lanterns illuminated by fairy lights or candles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndy Evans is a mum of two who has always had a passion for textiles\, starting as an avid screen printer. When her daughter was around two\, she began making her dresses and gilets from wool and fabric\, which deepened her love for creating her own fabrics using multiple mediums\, especially wool through wet felting. She finds joy in combining function and beauty; working with the vibrant array of wool colors is deeply fulfilling. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/soap-making-with-jonathan-code-sunday-craft-in-the-barn-2/ LOCATION:Oakbrook Community Farm\, Painswick Old Road\, Stroud\, GL6 7QN\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/feltlantern.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Grove":MAILTO:stroudgrove@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20241107T213302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T213302Z UID:7553-1733653800-1733662800@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Orchard Work Party DESCRIPTION:We’re expecting to be planting some trees this month – yay! Plums\, pears and apples\, all from our onsite tree nursery. We will need plenty of hands for lifting trees from the nursery\, digging holes\, banging posts\, planting trees\, and hammering on tree guards. \nGeneral info for work parties\nEveryone is welcome – no experience necessary. Please come and join for as long or as little as you like\, and take it at any pace that works for you. Kids are welcome\, but you must take full responsibility for any children you bring with you. \nDo wrap up warm (or bring sun cream and a hat)\, bring snacks and drinks if you think you’ll need them\, and bear in mind that the orchard site is pretty exposed. I’ll do my best to provide some flapjacks to keep us fuelled up. \nWe generally have all the tools we need on site\, but if you would like to work with your favourite spade or secateurs\, please bring them along. \nIt’s helpful if you can text or email to let me know you’re coming so I have a rough idea of numbers. If you need directions\, have any questions\, or want to check we’re there on the day if the weather is dodgy\, please do get in touch. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/stroud-valleys-project-tree-planting-day-oakbrook-orchard-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IMG_0916.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241122 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20241107T212953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T212953Z UID:7550-1732147200-1732233599@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Stroud Valleys Project Tree Planting Day - Oakbrook Orchard DESCRIPTION:Tree planting volunteers from the Stroud Valleys Project will join us to help us make a grand start to our tree planting season. We’ll aim to plant around 20 new trees in the orchard\, all grown in our on-site tree nursery. More details on timing will be forthcoming. \nGeneral info for work parties\nEveryone is welcome – no experience necessary. Please come and join for as long or as little as you like\, and take it at any pace that works for you. Kids are welcome\, but you must take full responsibility for any children you bring with you. \nDo wrap up warm (or bring sun cream and a hat)\, bring snacks and drinks if you think you’ll need them\, and bear in mind that the orchard site is pretty exposed. I’ll do my best to provide some flapjacks to keep us fuelled up. \nWe generally have all the tools we need on site\, but if you would like to work with your favourite spade or secateurs\, please bring them along. \nIt’s helpful if you can text or email to let me know you’re coming so I have a rough idea of numbers. If you need directions\, have any questions\, or want to check we’re there on the day if the weather is dodgy\, please do get in touch. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/stroud-valleys-project-tree-planting-day-oakbrook-orchard/ LOCATION:Oakbrook Community Farm\, Painswick Old Road\, Stroud\, GL6 7QN\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/holly-tree-e1710874183934.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie":MAILTO:oakbrookorchard@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241117T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20241107T211740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T211740Z UID:7542-1731837600-1731859200@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Soap-making with Jonathan Code - Sunday Craft in the Barn DESCRIPTION:Explore the science\, art and history of soap-making\, learning techniques for making handmade soaps that are beautiful\, eco-friendly and easily recreated. Make traditional herbal washballs and experience the cold-process method\, using plants from our surroundings and ingredients sourced from the plant world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan Code has been teaching and making soap for over twenty years. He has taught soap making in schools\, colleges and public workshops both in the UK and abroad. As well as being an expert soap maker Jonathan is an environmental educator\, researcher and author. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/soap-making-with-jonathan-code-sunday-craft-in-the-barn/ LOCATION:Oakbrook Community Farm\, Painswick Old Road\, Stroud\, GL6 7QN\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/soap.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Grove":MAILTO:stroudgrove@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240317T113550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T130853Z UID:7178-1728730800-1728741600@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Community Volunteer Day - 12th October DESCRIPTION:Aside from some hard work together\, the day normally involves a picnic and some fantastic company! As we always have a variety of tasks to complete\, all are welcome regardless of age or ability and whether as a regular commitment or as a one-off session. We have the picnic around 1pm\, and you are welcome to come and join us then. \nBring suitable clothing. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/volunteer-days-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/carrying-bag-grove.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240317T113701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T130733Z UID:7176-1726311600-1726322400@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Community Volunteer Day - September 14th DESCRIPTION:Aside from some hard work together\, the day normally involves a picnic and some fantastic company! As we always have a variety of tasks to complete\, all are welcome regardless of age or ability and whether as a regular commitment or as a one-off session. We have the picnic around 1pm\, and you are welcome to come and join us then. \nBring suitable clothing. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/volunteer-days-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/carrying-bag-grove.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240706T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240316T185653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T185720Z UID:7123-1720274400-1720278000@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Bee Observation Workshops DESCRIPTION:Starting 3rd Feb we will be commencing a series of monthly workshops designed by our resident apiarist Christian Gruetzmacher who has 18 years experience in holistic bee keeping. He facilitates individuals and groups in developing their own genuine relationship to the insect world and honey bees. \nDuring these 6 initial sessions we will cover wholistic bee biology\, allowing us to understand honey bee colonies as a whole\, their connection with the rest of the environment as well as their yearly cycles and internal organisation. \nWe will look at 25\,000 years of documented apiculture and the spiritual\, cultural and practical traditions of how people around the world relate to the honey bee. \nComparing the various modern conventional and alternative hive designs in relation to our local environment and our individual aims participants will be enabled to make an informed choice about their own way of relating to and working with bees. \nThis course is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. It is open to anyone with an interest with bees whether you are looking for artistic inspiration\, environmental activism\, sustainable bee keeping or simply wanting to learn about bees. \nSuggested donation of £10-£15 per session but please attend for free if finances are a barrier. \nSessions will be held in the Oakbrook Barn Garden room close by our Bee Observatory where we can observe undisturbed honey bee colonies throughout the  season with out any need for protective clothing. \nThe dates are Saturdays 3rd Feb\, 2nd March\, 6th April\, 4th May\, 1st June and 6th July from 2-3pm. \nThose wishing to volunteer practically on our bee garden are welcome to join the earlier volunteering sessions from 11am-2pm on the same dates before joining the workshop. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/bee-observation-workshops-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hive-26opt-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240623T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240528T061843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T061843Z UID:7408-1719136800-1719147600@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Scything workshops DESCRIPTION:Come and learn the magical art of scything with us! \nEach workshop will cover all the basics\, from getting the scythe set up right\, to sharpening\, mowing and peening. We’ll start with a bit of theory\, and quickly move on to actually using the scythes. \n\nSuitable for total beginners\, as well as those feeling a little rusty or wanting some extra coaching.\n\n\nLed by Kai Lange\, an experienced scythe-master and teacher.\n\n\nSmall group of 5-6 people – plenty of opportunity for one to one support and asking questions.\n\n\nUse our scythes or bring your own.\n\n\nCost is £10 per person – refundable if you come back to volunteer in the orchard with your new found scything skills!\n\n\nEach workshop runs for 3 hours\, including a break for tea and cake. You are very welcome to stay on for a picnic lunch afterwards and\, if you’re inspired\, to continue practicing your new skills in the orchard in the afternoon. \nScythes were traditionally used for haymaking\, with teams of people working in staggered lines to mow a meadow together. These days scythes come into their own for all sorts of jobs. With the right blade and a bit of practice a scythe can be used for cutting grass on banks\, paths\, and even lawns\, cutting back green manure\, tackling nettles and other vigorous weeds\, mulching fruit bushes\, and managing wildflower meadows of any size. They are much quieter than strimmers or mowers\, don’t require any fossil fuels\, and don’t leave microplastics in the grass. \nWe will be working with Austrian scythes. These are lighter and more ergonomic than traditional English scythes\, and are at the heart of the scything renaissance in this country. If you have your own scythe\, of any make\, please do bring it along; it’s best to learn on what you’re going to continue using\, and we can help you get it set up right if needs be. \nWe are grateful to The Tree Council for financial support in running these workshops. \n\nFor more information\, or to book your place:\nemail – oakbrookorchard@gmail.com URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/scything-workshops/ LOCATION:Oakbrook Community Farm\, Painswick Old Road\, Stroud\, GL6 7QN\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_2794.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie":MAILTO:oakbrookorchard@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240316T185616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T185616Z UID:7124-1717250400-1717254000@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Bee Observation Workshops DESCRIPTION:Starting 3rd Feb we will be commencing a series of monthly workshops designed by our resident apiarist Christian Gruetzmacher who has 18 years experience in holistic bee keeping. He facilitates individuals and groups in developing their own genuine relationship to the insect world and honey bees. \nDuring these 6 initial sessions we will cover wholistic bee biology\, allowing us to understand honey bee colonies as a whole\, their connection with the rest of the environment as well as their yearly cycles and internal organisation. \nWe will look at 25\,000 years of documented apiculture and the spiritual\, cultural and practical traditions of how people around the world relate to the honey bee. \nComparing the various modern conventional and alternative hive designs in relation to our local environment and our individual aims participants will be enabled to make an informed choice about their own way of relating to and working with bees. \nThis course is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. It is open to anyone with an interest with bees whether you are looking for artistic inspiration\, environmental activism\, sustainable bee keeping or simply wanting to learn about bees. \nSuggested donation of £10-£15 per session but please attend for free if finances are a barrier. \nSessions will be held in the Oakbrook Barn Garden room close by our Bee Observatory where we can observe undisturbed honey bee colonies throughout the  season with out any need for protective clothing. \nThe dates are Saturdays 3rd Feb\, 2nd March\, 6th April\, 4th May\, 1st June and 6th July from 2-3pm. \nThose wishing to volunteer practically on our bee garden are welcome to join the earlier volunteering sessions from 11am-2pm on the same dates before joining the workshop. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/bee-observation-workshops-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hive-26opt-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240317T113616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T113634Z UID:7177-1717239600-1717250400@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Volunteer Days DESCRIPTION:Aside from some hard work together\, the day normally involves a picnic and some fantastic company! As we always have a variety of tasks to complete\, all are welcome regardless of age or ability and whether as a regular commitment or as a one-off session. We have the picnic around 1pm\, and you are welcome to come and join us then. \nBring suitable clothing. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/volunteer-days-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/carrying-bag-grove.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240519T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240519T163000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240319T185011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T185011Z UID:7284-1716130800-1716136200@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Oakbrook Farm Agroforestry Tour DESCRIPTION:Find out why we’re planting fruit trees\, hedges\, shelterbelts\, coppices and more on the farm. The tour will focus on Oakbrook Orchard\, but also take in other new plantings across the farm\, including trees planted in the last two years for woodchip\, forage\, basketry and shelter. Learn about the benefits of trees to the cattle\, the vegetables\, the soil and wildlife. Hear about some of the challenges we’ve encountered and see some of the solutions we’re working on. \nThis is a free tour offered as part of the national Agroforestry Open Weekend. Check out the wider event and the other 40-plus farms taking part here. \nEveryone welcome. You’ll need to be able to manage farm tracks\, grassy fields and some steep slopes. Kids are welcome to play in our Haven Field\, with adult supervision. \nPlease book a free place via our eventbrite page here. \nOur friends and neighbours at Good Small Farms\, literally just over the road\, are also taking part in the event and are holding an open day on the same Sunday with food\, kids’ activities\, and a farm tour. Make a day of it! URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/oakbrook-farm-agroforestry-tour/ LOCATION:Oakbrook Community Farm\, Painswick Old Road\, Stroud\, GL6 7QN\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/holly-tree-e1710874183934.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Jessie":MAILTO:oakbrookorchard@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240504T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240504T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240316T185531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T185531Z UID:7125-1714831200-1714834800@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Bee Observation Workshops DESCRIPTION:Starting 3rd Feb we will be commencing a series of monthly workshops designed by our resident apiarist Christian Gruetzmacher who has 18 years experience in holistic bee keeping. He facilitates individuals and groups in developing their own genuine relationship to the insect world and honey bees. \nDuring these 6 initial sessions we will cover wholistic bee biology\, allowing us to understand honey bee colonies as a whole\, their connection with the rest of the environment as well as their yearly cycles and internal organisation. \nWe will look at 25\,000 years of documented apiculture and the spiritual\, cultural and practical traditions of how people around the world relate to the honey bee. \nComparing the various modern conventional and alternative hive designs in relation to our local environment and our individual aims participants will be enabled to make an informed choice about their own way of relating to and working with bees. \nThis course is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. It is open to anyone with an interest with bees whether you are looking for artistic inspiration\, environmental activism\, sustainable bee keeping or simply wanting to learn about bees. \nSuggested donation of £10-£15 per session but please attend for free if finances are a barrier. \nSessions will be held in the Oakbrook Barn Garden room close by our Bee Observatory where we can observe undisturbed honey bee colonies throughout the  season with out any need for protective clothing. \nThe dates are Saturdays 3rd Feb\, 2nd March\, 6th April\, 4th May\, 1st June and 6th July from 2-3pm. \nThose wishing to volunteer practically on our bee garden are welcome to join the earlier volunteering sessions from 11am-2pm on the same dates before joining the workshop. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/bee-observation-workshops-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hive-26opt-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240316T185355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T185401Z UID:7113-1712412000-1712415600@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Bee Observation Workshops DESCRIPTION:Starting 3rd Feb we will be commencing a series of monthly workshops designed by our resident apiarist Christian Gruetzmacher who has 18 years experience in holistic bee keeping. He facilitates individuals and groups in developing their own genuine relationship to the insect world and honey bees. \nDuring these 6 initial sessions we will cover wholistic bee biology\, allowing us to understand honey bee colonies as a whole\, their connection with the rest of the environment as well as their yearly cycles and internal organisation. \nWe will look at 25\,000 years of documented apiculture and the spiritual\, cultural and practical traditions of how people around the world relate to the honey bee. \nComparing the various modern conventional and alternative hive designs in relation to our local environment and our individual aims participants will be enabled to make an informed choice about their own way of relating to and working with bees. \nThis course is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. It is open to anyone with an interest with bees whether you are looking for artistic inspiration\, environmental activism\, sustainable bee keeping or simply wanting to learn about bees. \nSuggested donation of £10-£15 per session but please attend for free if finances are a barrier. \nSessions will be held in the Oakbrook Barn Garden room close by our Bee Observatory where we can observe undisturbed honey bee colonies throughout the  season with out any need for protective clothing. \nThe dates are Saturdays 3rd Feb\, 2nd March\, 6th April\, 4th May\, 1st June and 6th July from 2-3pm. \nThose wishing to volunteer practically on our bee garden are welcome to join the earlier volunteering sessions from 11am-2pm on the same dates before joining the workshop. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/bee-observation-workshops/ LOCATION:Oakbrook Community Farm\, Painswick Old Road\, Stroud\, GL6 7QN\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/hive-26opt-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T140000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240317T113425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T130956Z UID:7174-1712401200-1712412000@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Community Volunteer Day - 9th November DESCRIPTION:Aside from some hard work together\, the day normally involves a picnic and some fantastic company! As we always have a variety of tasks to complete\, all are welcome regardless of age or ability and whether as a regular commitment or as a one-off session. We have the picnic around 1pm\, and you are welcome to come and join us then. \nBring suitable clothing. URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/volunteer-days/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/carrying-bag-grove.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T160000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240316T185853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T185950Z UID:7130-1711288800-1711296000@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Oakbrook Community Benefit Society AGM DESCRIPTION:A  Warm Invitation \n  \nto Oakbrook CBS AGM on Sunday 24th of March 2024  \nTime: 2pm – 4pm \n  Venue: The Barn\, Oakbrook Farm\, Painswick Old Rd\, Stroud GL6 7QN                  \n\nDear Member\, \nYou are warmly invited to the fourth Annual General Meeting of Oakbrook Community Farm CBS to be held at our very own Barn at Oakbrook Community Farm.  We will have the AGM business followed by a walkabout led by our  growers and farmers sharing their developments and challenges over the last 12 months.  \nElections and Invite to new directors \n Our rules state that at every subsequent meeting following the first AGM\,  one-third of the elected Directors\, or if their number is not a multiple of three then the number nearest to one-third\, shall retire from \noffice and is then eligible for re-election.  \nThe Director retiring at this AGM is Sarah Fotheringham.  \nNew Director Jason Warland is standing for election having been co-opted last year and we invite you to vote on his election.  \nContact Leigh Coghill\,  Administrator on  07982 236 653  or e-mail admin@oakbrookfarm.org.uk for any further information. \n\nAttached you will find five documents: \n\n\nAGM Agenda \n\n\nMinutes of the last AGM meeting \n\n\nAnnual Accounts and Directors’ Report for 2022-’23 \n\n\nPostal-Proxy voting form \n\n\nBios for Directors seeking re-election \n\n\n\nAttendance: Please let us know if you can attend by emailing Leigh Coghill: admin@oakbrookfarm.org.uk \nIf you are unable to attend the AGM\, and would like to be involved\, fill in the Postal/Proxy voting form and return it by March 20th.  URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/agm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3a9e2cef-a682-4b17-9a64-8433fbf5ce29.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T025649 CREATED:20240317T185608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T185608Z UID:7241-1711278000-1711285200@oakbrookfarm.org.uk SUMMARY:Oakbrook Orchard Work Party DESCRIPTION:We will be pruning and weeding the trees\, continuing to work our way along the rows and giving them a bit of tlc before they burst in to leaf and start a new growing season.\n  \nGeneral info for work parties\nEveryone is welcome – no experience necessary. Please come and join for as long or as little as you like\, and take it at any pace that works for you. Kids are welcome\, but you must take full responsibility for any children you bring with you. \nDo wrap up warm\, bring snacks and drinks if you think you’ll need them\, and bear in mind that the orchard site is pretty exposed. I’ll do my best to provide some flapjacks to keep us fuelled up. \nWe generally have all the tools we need on site\, but if you would like to work with your favourite spade or secateurs\, please bring them along. \nIt’s helpful if you can text or email to let me know you’re coming so I have a rough idea of numbers. If you need directions\, have any questions\, or want to check we’re there on the day if the weather is dodgy\, please do get in touch. \nemail – oakbrookorchard@gmail.com \nphone – Jessie on 07779 232267 URL:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/event/oakbrook-orchard-work-party/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://oakbrookfarm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/jessie-oakbrook-orchard-e1710595792105.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR