regional gathering dates

May 29, 2016

in the South

Tinkers BubbleHost Tinkers Bubble, near Yeovil in Somerset, will be opening their doors to hosts and WWOOFers for a general get-together and chat on Saturday 4th June from 10.30am to 3pm. The gathering will include a tour of the project followed by a bring-and-share lunch at 1pm. If there is interest there will be a demonstration and opportunity for participation in horse drawn field work at 2pm (depending on the weather). If you would like attend please contact amanda@wwoof.org.uk to reserve a place. Places are limited so please don’t just turn up!

in the East

Blackberry BarnThere will be a regional gathering at Blackberry Barn near Stowmarket on Saturday 16th July from 11am. Hosts and WWOOFers are invited. Please bring something to share for lunch. RHC Steve Mahoney is organising this so please drop him an email to let him know you plan to attend: stv_mhny@yahoo.co.uk.

Thanks to our hosts and RHCs, plus Amanda, of course, who make these useful and interesting events possible.

Photos are from the hosts’ listings on our website

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