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Oct
9
Lecture Programme

The Seed Box - Horticultural Training and Outdoor Therapy for People with Additional Support Needs

Belinda Rowlands & Joanne Harmon will be joining us to talk about their group, Seed Box.

The Seed Box is a social enterprise that aims to improve the social, emotional and physical health of its co-workers through horticultural and outdoor activities. Belinda writes:

“Join us as we share the story of The Seed Box – what we do, how it all began, and the journey of growth along the way. From small beginnings to where we are today, we’ll reflect on the ideas, challenges, and community that have shaped The Seed Box into what it is now.”

As a teenager in Liverpool, Belinda volunteered at a school for learning disabilities. She loved the environment and the benefits to the students that were there, and the head teacher was an inspiration for her as well. She then went into agriculture, and was a shepherdess for 20 years. She had never forgotten her volunteering experience, and always wanted to do something like that. Once her children started school, she saw that as an opportunity and started working with learning disabilities again. In 2013, with the help of her husband Peter, Belinda started The Seed Box. From there it has grown exponentially and Belinda has recently received the British Empire Medal for her work.

As with all our lectures, the event will take place at the Zoology Building Lecture Theatre at the University of Aberdeen, Tillydrone Ave, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ. Lectures are hybrid with Microsoft Teams link sent to Friends via email before the event.

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Dec
11
Lecture Programme

Gardening the Globe - The Horticulture of Commonwealth War Graves

Neil Cameron is a volunteer speaker for the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and will give a talk on Gardening the Globe.  This presentation looks at how the CWGC's plots and graves are enhanced by the horticulture, looking at the early influences on their design and the challenges faced with climate change.  Neil will share how the CWGC's horticulture design and maintenance is influenced by the climate and the different circumstances of the cemeteries around the world.

Neil is keen to stress he is no expert gardener and will look for audience participation during the talk!

As with all our lectures, the event will take place at the Zoology Building Lecture Theatre at the University of Aberdeen, Tillydrone Ave, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ.

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