Tag Archives: operation farm

Help save Mossley Community Orchard!!!

Posted on 02/04/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

I was really sad to hear that the land where Mossley Community Orchard is situated has been put up for sale. actually I wasn’t just sad, I was REALLY ANGRY !!

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Operation Young Farmer – The Next Generation of Cooks and Gardeners

Posted on 11/12/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve been involved in Operation Farm since it started in 2010 and this year it’s been great to see more kids like me get involved in all the workshops & events they do. We are ‘the next generation of gardeners and cooks!’

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This is Green Fingered George Reporting back on Mossley Community Centre’s Horticulture Show

Posted on 25/09/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve had a busy week at school so it’s took me a while to write up last week’s event. and what a great event it was. The sun shone all day and it was top!

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Allotment ‘Cook Off’ by my Mum

Posted on 01/07/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

My Mum, Ali, started Operation Farm with some friends 7 years ago; there is a community allotment and orchard and they have lots of outdoor events and workshops. Anna runs the allotment with volunteers and my mum teaches people how to cook the … Continue reading →

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It’s like a jungle out there!!!

Posted on 26/06/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Since returning from my holiday and festival me and my Dad have been catching up on gardening jobs at home This weather’s crazy, everywhere looks lush, but also like a jungle !

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Guest post from ‘Jolly Joan’

Posted on 20/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’m busy doing my SAT’s at the moment, so I’ve asked people I know to do a guest post on my blog. My friend, Joan is a volunteer at Operation Farm and People First Tameside. Joan likes the celebrity chef, James … Continue reading →

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It’s all grow!!!

Posted on 21/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

It’s been all go this week as we finally got to enjoy a bit of warm spring weather. I’ve been busy in the school garden with my mates, worked really hard at a ‘pop up’ kids café on Saturday and on … Continue reading →

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Spuddy Lovely

Posted on 28/02/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve had another great week, especially ‘cos Gardening Club is back on at school. I went to Potato Day at Hulme Community Garden Centre. I’ve found another skull to add to my collection, moved up to scouts, been on a … Continue reading →

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