Signs of Spring event cancelled
Due to low numbers the Signs of Spring event on Thursday is cancelled. Apologies.
Sustainable living in a natural environment
Gourmet mushrooms
There are just a few places left on our growing gourmet mushrooms course. This is a wonderful and rare opportunity to learn from Adrian Ogden of Gourmet Woodland Mushrooms so if you are interested, please get in touch to book…
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Spring crafts and makers’ mini-fair
A quick reminder of our Spring crafts and makers’ mini-fair that is coming up in a couple of weeks Saturday 13 April, 1.00pm – 3.00pm Spring crafts: Join our family craft workshop to make homes for wildlife and spring decoration using the…
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Our first lamb of the season
This is our first new arrival. A little sooner than expected!
QR composting at Harehope Quarry
There are still a few places on the QR Composting talk this Saturday if you are interested. The details are below but refreshments are available on arrival from 10.15am or come and enjoy a walk on site beforehand. Quick Return…
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Energy upgrade
An upgraded wind turbine was fitted yesterday, so along with the PV array Harehope Quarry can now produce all of its electricity requirements. For the first time Harehope Quarry is now completely grid connected with the ability to generate all…
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Upcoming courses – places still available
Places are still available on the following courses: Introduction to charcoal making Saturday 2 March, 10.00am – 4.00pm Learn the basics of charcoal making – what materials to use, how to load, light and shut down a kiln and what…
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Further developments
We have been working hard on site over the winter, when the weather has permitted. The workshop is starting to take shape and we hope to be able to use the refurbished straw bale part of the building some time…
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Harehope Quarry events 2019
Following the refurbishment of the classroom at Harehope Quarry last year, we are again running a full programme of events in 2019. There are a range of courses on offer that may be of interest from gourmet mushroom growing and…
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