National Herb Centre Events – coming soon

See our list of Summer 2010 activities for children at www.herbcentre.co.uk/children.html

The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999

Sat 24th July 2010 – Butterfly Bonanza 11.00—1.30pm.

Mike from The Warwickshire Butterfly Conservation will begin with a talk on indigenous butterflies and then proceed with a walk on the wild side and search out the butterflies we have on the farm. Meet in the Exhibition Hall for registration coffee, herb cake.

Cost: £7.50

The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999

On Saturday 31st July—Sunday 1st August 11.00 am—4.00 pm you can see history come to life at the National Herb Centre, Warmington as you uncover the treasures of the past.

With events for archaeologists of all ages you can find out more about the Warmington Hoard, join our journey of discovery into the history of occupation on the site and learn more about the fascinating archaeology of the area.  There will be talks and guided walks around the site as well as stalls, food and fun activities for the younger ones.

The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999

August 2010- Two Dates for this Event

Sat 7th August and Sat 14th August 2010 from 2.00pm—4.00pm

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 £5.00 each incl.coffee/cake

The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999

August 2010- Two Dates for this Event

Sat 7th August and Sat 14th August 2010 from 2.00pm—4.00pm

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 £5.00 each incl.coffee/cake

The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999

September

Sat 11th/Sun12th September 2010: The International Gift Fair

For further details please ring Penny Varley 01295 680700

The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999

Sat 18th September 2010 – Pots & Hanging Basket Workshop 2–4.00pm

Winter flowering plants, herbs, trailing plants.

Tuition/course materials including coffee/cake £20.00.

The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999

Sat 25th/Sun 26th September 2010 – Nick Baldwin Art Exhibition.

Free Admission Paintings for sale, 10.am/5.00pm

The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999

Sun 31st October 2010 —3.30 pm Halloween

Pumpkin Carving Competition

For further details please telephone,

The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999

Sat 20th/Sun21st November 2010 Paints, Pots & Crafts  by local Artists. Wide variety of Arts, Crafts, Paintings, Stained  Glass, Pottery, Photography,and much more. Exhibits for sale. For further information

contact – Penny Varley 01295 680700

Free entry – From 10.00 am/5.00pm

The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999

Sat 27th/Sun 28th November 2010 – 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 Tel: 01295 690999

Christmas Wreaths Workshop – date to be confirmed.

The Centre will close for Christmas on Friday 24th December 2010 at 2.00 pm and re-open Sunday 2nd January 2011

The National Herb Centre
Banbury Road, Warmington near Banbury
Oxon OX17 1DF Tel: 01295 690999