Join us for the HARVEST FESTIVAL on the 12th of September
September 6th, 2009
photo: Nina Pope
WHAT WILL THE HARVEST FESTIVAL BE?
a free event celebrating the first season of WHAT WILL THE HARVEST BE?
Saturday 12th September 2009, 12pm – 4pm
Abbey Gardens, Baker’s Row, London E15 3NF
Hosted by Somewhere & Friends of Abbey Gardens with support from London Borough of Newham
INCREDIBLY FRESH VEGETABLES – GARDEN TOURS – LIVE COOKERY – LOTS OF TEA & CAKE
Enter our garden-inspired competitions or just come along to enjoy Nature’s bounty
10.30-11.15am Competition entries to be brought to the marquee at Abbey Gardens for exhibition
12.15pm Opening & welcome speeches
12.30pm Guided tour/s of the garden, harvesting as we go
1.30 – 2.30pm Live harvest cookery demonstrations & tasting with guest chef
Competition judging
3.00pm Competition winners announced & cakes served
3.30pm Distribution of fresh produce for donations (proceeds to FOAG & local allotments)
4.00pm Event ends
COMPETITIONS – Free entry to anyone from anywhere, just bring your entry along before 11.15 on the day of the event
101 A Vegetable Sculpture (not exceeding 75cm x 75cm x 75cm) – 12 yrs of age and under
102 A Vegetable Sculpture (not exceeding 75cm x 75cm x 75cm) – 13 yrs plus
103 A Floral Arrangement (in own container (not exceeding 75cm h x 50cm w x 50cm d)
Theme “What Will the Harvest Be?”
104 A Garden-themed Home-made Cake or Traybake (to be served at 3pm, after judging!)
September 8th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
and latest news is we have love cooking on the day by Sam & sam Clark of Moro, winners of this year’s Observer Best Restaurant Award!!