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ALLOTMENT TALK

Where

THAMESIDE THEATRE

What

Community Events

When

31 Aug 2024

UNTIL Saturday 31 August

ALLOTMENT TALK

Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

free talk by Allotments expert Twiggs Way: "Plots and Politics, A History of the Allotment!" As part of our "On The Allotment" exhibition, garden historian and researcher Twigs Way will explore the story of the allotment and its importance throughout history.

The talk uses contemporary material to highlight the social history of the allotment and is entertaining and highly illustrated.

On the Allotment: An Exhibition by Thurrock Museum.  

https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/thurrock-museum/events-and-exhibitions

Focus: Promote the importance of allotments with the themes of:

  • Historical cultural significance
  • Biodiversity
  • Mitigating the climate crisis through CO2 reduction by tree planting and locally-sourced food.
  • Health and wellbeing (both mental and physical health)
  • Sense of community or, a place to 'get away from it all'

The location for this talk is Thurrock Town Hall, High Street, Grays, RM17 6SL.

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