Scotland: National Rural Network
Connecting Rural Scotland - Promoting Rural Growth

• Saturday, 4 February 2012
• 11.00 am—3.00 pm
• Venue: Easter Poldar Farm, Stirling
• Leader: Andrew Lear, Orchard Consultant

The theory and practice of a range of grafting methods will be covered in this hands-on workshop, from creating new trees to rejuvenating and rescuing old ones. Participants may bring a scion of a fruit tree they wish to propagate, and rootstocks will be available. Bring a suitable knife – care of tools will be covered. Numbers limited. Refreshments available.

These workshops are free but residents of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling areas will be given priority booking. Places are limited to 15 per event so please book early to avoid disappointment. Once booked, if the events are cancelled due to weather, disease or pestilence, then we will let you know in good time.

Venues and dates may be subject to change, but we will keep you informed after booking if any changes are made. Please bring warm clothes, outdoor shoes/boots, and a packed lunch. For pruning workshops, please bring secateurs if you have them, or a suitable knife for the grafting workshop.

You can download a booking form and a programme from the link below.

http://www.fvfl.org.uk/How-You-Can-Get-Involved/fvo_workshops_2011_2012.html

Please return the booking form to me at amparo@forthenvironmentlink.org

We look forward to hearing from you. For more information please contact Amparo Echenique, Forth Valley Orchards Administrator, Forth Environment Link, Earlsgate House, Offices 5 and 6, St Ninian’s Road, Kings Park, Stirling, FK8 2HE Tel: 01786 449215, Email: amparo@forthenvironmentlink.org