Summer workshops for Children 2008

August 6, 2008
August 13, 2008
August 20, 2008
August 27, 2008

Workshops for children during the summer holidays 2008:
Workshops include 3 sessions per day
Times:- 11.30-12.30/1.30-2.30/3.00-4.00

Wednesday 6th August – Planting Flower Pots
Wednesday 13th August - Making Candle Holders
Wednesday 20th August - Making Windmills
Wednesday 27th August - Making Mobiles & Chimes

Cost £6.50 per child, includes all materials, tuition & refreshments. It is advisable for the children to wear an apron during the workshop.
Booking in advance is essential
To book – please call in at the Shop or telephone 01295 690999


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Childrens Parties

childrens parties at the National Herb Centre Why not celebrate a child’s birthday at the National Herb Centre and give a party with a difference -
Choice of party rooms, Inside or out in the garden, Down the nature trail or activity area, Family Wildlife Quiz supplied by the Centre, Little Munchers Party Box, Plant a pot—to take home and a Magic show for the children. Download our brochure or call us on 01295 690999.


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Introduction to Dye Plants and their uses

July 26, 2008
11:00 amto3:00 pm

An introduction to Dye Plants and their uses. 11am—3pm (inc 1 hr lunch break) learn the techniques and materials for natural dyeing
with herbal plants.
Tuition & course materials included - Cost £12.00
Download our brochure - or phone 01295 690999.


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

A TOUR BEHIND THE SCENES at the National Herb Centre.

August 9, 2008
2:00 pmto4:00 pm

2.00 pm—4.00 pm
A TOUR BEHIND THE SCENES at the National Herb Centre. See how and where all those herb plants are propagated and grown for sale. Peep into the commercial crops in the polytunnels and fields. Learn about the uses of culinary and medicinal herbs and gather some tips on how to grow them. Cost £3.50 each,including herb cake & tea or coffee.
Download our brochure - or phone 01295 690999


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Hanging Basket Workshop

September 13, 2008
2:00 pmto4:00 pm

2.00 pm —4.00pm Hanging Basket Workshop - Winter flowering plants, herbs, trailing plants etc.
Tuition, & course materials included – Cost £20.00
Download our brochure - or phone 01295 690999


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Craft Workshop for Adults

September 20, 2008

Learn traditional crafts - Pottery without a wheel or Rag Rugging.
For more info and to book a place contact Penny Varley (Potter) on 01295 680700 or Julia Herbert (Rag Rugging) on 01608 684919 or phone 01295 690999.


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Art Exhibition

October 4, 2008toOctober 5, 2008

Nick Baldwin ‘One Man’ Art Exhibition, Free Admission Paintings for sale.


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Art at Christmas

November 29, 2008toNovember 30, 2008

Art at Christmas - By the British Countryside & Wildlife Artists – Free Admission
Paintings for sale.


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Christmas Wreaths Workshop

December 7, 2008
2:00 pmto4:00 pm

2-4.00 pm Christmas Wreaths Workshop.
Make a traditional wreath for door or table, please bring your own secateurs or strong
scissors, and gloves. Tuition & course materials
included - Cost £15.00
Download our brochure - or phone 01295 690999


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Christmas/New Year 2008

December 24, 2008
9:00 amto2:00 pm

The Centre will close for Christmas on Wednesday 24th December at 2.00 pm and re-open on 2nd January 2009


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

New Year 2009

January 2, 2009
9:00 am

The National Herb Centre re-opens after the holidays on January 2nd 2009

National Herb Centre logo


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Hanging Basket Workshop 19 April 08

Spring flowers, herbs, trailing plants etc. Tuition and course materials included - cost £20.
For more info and to book download our brochure - or phone 01295 690999.


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Kitchen Door Herb Workshop - 17 May 08

Growing herbs in containers - a workshop with Herb Centre staff. Discover which herbs to grow and when;pick up tips on composts, container types and maintenance throughout the year. Tuition and course materials included. Cost: £20.00
For more info and to book download our brochure - or phone 01295 690999.


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Hedgerow Herbs - 18 May 08

To celebrate Herbal Medicine Awareness Week - a walk around the nature trail with local herbalist Rhiannon Evans, member of the Institute of Medical Herbalists. Cost £7.50
For more info and to book download our brochure - or phone 01295 690999.


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Christmas Party Menus

Christmas Menus 2007 at National Herb CentreIf you are looking for somewhere to hold you Christmas Party, the National Herb Centre offers a superb Christmas menu for 2007 - courses include a Brie, Redcurrant and Thyme Flan for a starter, Haddock & Dill Fishcakes with creamed caraway Savoy Cabbage for mains, and a Chocolate Fudge Yule Log for dessert - plus a great selection of other dishes to suit all tastes.
Two courses for £12.95, Three courses for £15.95 - available by pre-booking ONLY with a minimum of 8 people for lunch, or 15 for evenings.
You can download the menu and a booking form HERE
Or phone 01295 690999 for more information.


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

New Bistro Panini Menu

the bistro at the National Herb CentreOur Bistro is now offering a new Panini menu - in addition to our range of snacks, cakes, light bites and baguettes.
Panini fillings include: Roasted Peppers & Goats Cheese with Rosemary; Croque Monsieur (Roast Ham, Emmental, Mustard Bechamel); Meatball, Spicy Coriander & Tomato Sauce & Swiss Cheese Melt; Crispy Bacon & English Brie; Sun-Dried Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Pesto; Tuna, Red Onion, Chive & Mature Cheddar Melt.
You can view or download the full menu HERE


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Mail order herbs

The National Herb Centre can now offer herb plants by mail order, subject to seasonal availability.
For more info please contact us on 01295 690999, or email info@herbcentre.co.uk
www.Herbcentre.co.uk


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Christmas Carols & Supper - 15 Dec 07

Saturday 15th December at 7.30 pm we shall be hosting Christmas Carols and Supper with Musicians from St John’s Church, Banbury.
Join in the singing and enjoy a seasonal supper in our Herb Bistro. Please ring for details 01295 690999


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Burns Night Supper Menu

We are holding our annual Burns Night Supper at the National Herb Centre on Friday 25 January 2008, featuring some great Scottish dishes - e.g. choose from Mary Queen of Scots Scones, Auld Alliance Beef & Claret, Prime Scotch beef & claret stew with root vegetables and parsley dumplings OR Isle of Skye Sea Pie!
You can view/download the menu for the Burns Night Supper HERE
For more details see www.herbcentre.co.uk


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Bangers & Bats Evening - 17 Aug 07

Sausage and Mash supper in the Bistro followed by “Bat detecting” in our woods.
Cost £9.50
Friday 17 August 2007 at 7.30pm
To reserve a place please phone 01295 690999


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Summer Workshops for Children

During the Summer Holidays (July & August 2007) we shall be running workshops for Children
Workshops include 3 sessions per day
Times:- 11.30-12.30/1.30-2.30/3.00-4.00

Wednesday 25 July 2007 – Making bird feeders
Wednesday 1 August 2007 - Cooking
Wednesday 8 August 2007 - Making Mobiles & Chimes
Wednesday 15 August 2007 - Salt dough Modelling
Wednesday 22 August 2007 - Mini Beast Creations

Price £5.00 per child, includes all materials, tuition & refreshments.
Please enquire on 01295 690999


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Pruning & Topiary - 28 Jul 07 CANCELLED

Workshop and demonstrations on how to prune and trim herbs, fruit trees, topiary, roses etc.
Includes an explanatory tour around the Herb Centre gardens and a chance to create your own topiary to take home. SORRY - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Archive - Medicinal Herbs - 14 Jul 07

Getting to Know Medicinal Herbs Workshop - Identification, drawing, and planting with local Medical Herbalist and Botanist Rhiannon Evans and Christine Vick , Botantist and Gardener from the National Herb Centre.
Tuition and materials included. Cost £25.00
11.00am - 3.00pm including 1 hour lunchbreak)
To reserve a place please call 01295 690999


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Archive - Father’s Day Lunch - 17 Jun 07

A complementary gift for every father in the party!
Menu available in the Bistro.
Sunday 17 June 2007 12.30pm
To reserve a table phone 01295 690033


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Archive - Chinese Brush Painting Exhibition - 9/10 June 07

Free admission to an exhibition of work by the Warwickshire Chinese Brush Painters.


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Archive - Art Exhibition - 26/28 May 07

Art Exhibition by British Countryside and Wildlife Artists.
Free Admission - Paintings for Sale
10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday 26, Sunday 27, Monday 28 May 2007


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Burns Night Supper - Friday 25 Jan 08

Tartan for Burns Night SupperSee the “Chieftain of the Pudding Race” piped to the table by a Pipe Major in full Highland dress. Celebrate Burns Night with traditional Scottish Fayre.
Menu and Booking Form available in Bistro and Shop
or download our brochure
You can view/download the menu for the Burns Night Supper HERE


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Valentine’s Candlelit Supper - Cancelled

February 14, 2008
7:30 pm

SORRY - CANCELLED


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Mothering Sunday Lunch - 2 Mar 08

March 2, 2008
12:30 pm

Mothers Day Lunch MenuCelebrate this special day - a complementary gift from our Gift Shop for every Mother in the party! - the chef has chosen the starters to include Courgette, Pea & Mint Soup with Herbed Croutons, or Crab & Coriander Cakes with
Sweet Chilli Dip or Chicken Liver, Brandy & Sage Pate,Caramelised Leeks & Toast or Warm Flan of Brie, Redcurrant & Rosemary
Menu available in the Bistro or download the menu - or phone 01295 690999.


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

Easter Craft Exhibition & Demonstrations

March 21, 2008 10:00 amtoMarch 24, 2008 5:00 pm

Easter Craft Exhibition & Demonstrations by local Artists.
Wide variety of Arts, Crafts, Paintings, Stained Glass, Pottery, Photography, Unusual Clothing,
and much more. Exhibits for sale.
Free entry – from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm


The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF

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