January 2018
First (of many, we hope) Serpentine Seed Swap. 200+ seed packages distributed and shared.
Site maintenance with regular weekly support from Alderbrook Day Opportunities and helping hands from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.
First monthly Wednesday Workshop.
February 2018
Sowing for new season; produce of old season.
Composting terrace constructed and filled.
March 2018
First monthly Cake and Chat session.
Delivery of two ton bags of sand, truckload of soil improver from Waterswallows.
Lareg quantities of soil improver and leaf mould sieved for mixing speed and potting compost.
First 5 metres of deadwood hedge refreshed.
April 2018
Early seedlings struggling in cold weather. Fresh sowing.
May 2018
Potting up.
Hole dug for wildlife pond.
Filtration bed for composting toilet engaged and improved - to be planted with comfrey.
National Children's Gardening Week activities attracted 50+ small visitors, now returning on a weekly basis.
June 2018
Buxton Garden Trail Weekend - two hundred and eighty eight visitors. Super comments:
Very commendable, all good wishes for future plans.
Good luck going forward.
Lovely space! Our two month old has really enjoyed looking around. Keep up the good work!! Lara
What a lovely place. Such a shame that developers are allowed to build all over the place. Should be kept as it is, as it’s obviously used by the community and adds social value. Keep it open. Also, lovely people.
A really lovely, useful space, really enjoyed looking around. Hope it stays open. Friendly, helpful staff too.
Such a good idea and has made a lot of progress over the year. Fascinating place. Keep up the good work!!
This is an amazing project, drawing in the community, teaching new skills and is inclusive. The Farm values our heritage in the Serpentine. Steve
Congratulations on an excellent project. Good luck for the future.
Fab project for local people. Please keep it open for everyone to enjoy.
Brilliant project. Long may it continue.
Wonderful guided tour, thank you. Best of luck for your survival. Myrtle
Very interesting, informative.
Well done at all your hard work. Long may it continue.
Very interesting, an asset for the community.
An absolute gem for the community. This is such an important asset for the health and well-being of the community. Treatment and support for people with physical/mental health issues come in all forms not just medication or using NHS resources. We, including local councils should be promoting such assets not destroying them for profit. I really hope this continues.
Very kind helpers. I love the flowers and other plants. I loved everything. Thank you!!! Isabella
July 2017
3 July - advance notice to quit
10 July - formal notice to quit wef 31 July 2018
preparations for removal - to used shipping container or farmer's barn for hardware, plants in tubs to be dispersed.
arrangements for collecting seeds after site closure
19 July - withdrawal of notice to quit
22 July - Give Peas a Chance - let us celebrate
25 July - Licence extended to cover period before interim lease is agreed.
August 2018
12 /15 August - events gathering ideas for use of the space.
September 2018
Big increase in numbers of regular volunteers. Weekly updates circulated to all volunteers and supporters.
Green Pavilion Cafe reopened - and talking weekly salad tray.
Two candidates for Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award start the work experience/ community involvement element with us.
October 2018
14 October - Apple Day: 90 visitors including 15 children despite driving rain. Plus 16 volunteers tending the presses, offering refreshments and tours.
17 October - John and Gil guest speakers at Soroptimists' meeting
18 October - Madeline guest speaker at Buxton Civic Association event
John and Gil guest speakers at Burbage Gardening Society event
November 2018
8 November - Tarmac team building day: new path, fencing and ground clearance.
17 November - sixteen volunteers put in a day to clear area between growing space and woodland. Skip nearly filled; metal put aside for collection; stone, bricks and paving slabs sorted for re-use.
December 2018
9 December - Winter Gathering: 53 visitors plus 18 volunteers offering refreshments and tours.
First (of many, we hope) Serpentine Seed Swap. 200+ seed packages distributed and shared.
Site maintenance with regular weekly support from Alderbrook Day Opportunities and helping hands from Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.
First monthly Wednesday Workshop.
February 2018
Sowing for new season; produce of old season.
Composting terrace constructed and filled.
March 2018
First monthly Cake and Chat session.
Delivery of two ton bags of sand, truckload of soil improver from Waterswallows.
Lareg quantities of soil improver and leaf mould sieved for mixing speed and potting compost.
First 5 metres of deadwood hedge refreshed.
April 2018
Early seedlings struggling in cold weather. Fresh sowing.
May 2018
Potting up.
Hole dug for wildlife pond.
Filtration bed for composting toilet engaged and improved - to be planted with comfrey.
National Children's Gardening Week activities attracted 50+ small visitors, now returning on a weekly basis.
June 2018
Buxton Garden Trail Weekend - two hundred and eighty eight visitors. Super comments:
Very commendable, all good wishes for future plans.
Good luck going forward.
Lovely space! Our two month old has really enjoyed looking around. Keep up the good work!! Lara
What a lovely place. Such a shame that developers are allowed to build all over the place. Should be kept as it is, as it’s obviously used by the community and adds social value. Keep it open. Also, lovely people.
A really lovely, useful space, really enjoyed looking around. Hope it stays open. Friendly, helpful staff too.
Such a good idea and has made a lot of progress over the year. Fascinating place. Keep up the good work!!
This is an amazing project, drawing in the community, teaching new skills and is inclusive. The Farm values our heritage in the Serpentine. Steve
Congratulations on an excellent project. Good luck for the future.
Fab project for local people. Please keep it open for everyone to enjoy.
Brilliant project. Long may it continue.
Wonderful guided tour, thank you. Best of luck for your survival. Myrtle
Very interesting, informative.
Well done at all your hard work. Long may it continue.
Very interesting, an asset for the community.
An absolute gem for the community. This is such an important asset for the health and well-being of the community. Treatment and support for people with physical/mental health issues come in all forms not just medication or using NHS resources. We, including local councils should be promoting such assets not destroying them for profit. I really hope this continues.
Very kind helpers. I love the flowers and other plants. I loved everything. Thank you!!! Isabella
July 2017
3 July - advance notice to quit
10 July - formal notice to quit wef 31 July 2018
preparations for removal - to used shipping container or farmer's barn for hardware, plants in tubs to be dispersed.
arrangements for collecting seeds after site closure
19 July - withdrawal of notice to quit
22 July - Give Peas a Chance - let us celebrate
25 July - Licence extended to cover period before interim lease is agreed.
August 2018
12 /15 August - events gathering ideas for use of the space.
September 2018
Big increase in numbers of regular volunteers. Weekly updates circulated to all volunteers and supporters.
Green Pavilion Cafe reopened - and talking weekly salad tray.
Two candidates for Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award start the work experience/ community involvement element with us.
October 2018
14 October - Apple Day: 90 visitors including 15 children despite driving rain. Plus 16 volunteers tending the presses, offering refreshments and tours.
17 October - John and Gil guest speakers at Soroptimists' meeting
18 October - Madeline guest speaker at Buxton Civic Association event
John and Gil guest speakers at Burbage Gardening Society event
November 2018
8 November - Tarmac team building day: new path, fencing and ground clearance.
17 November - sixteen volunteers put in a day to clear area between growing space and woodland. Skip nearly filled; metal put aside for collection; stone, bricks and paving slabs sorted for re-use.
December 2018
9 December - Winter Gathering: 53 visitors plus 18 volunteers offering refreshments and tours.
