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October half term activities

Following the popularity of the activities at Ross Community Gardens and craft sessions at the Market House earlier this year, these return for the October half term with a twist! All activities are free to attend and do not need to be booked in advance.

Wild About Gardens Workshop

This introductory short course will provide you with some practical ideas about how to make your own garden more wildlife-friendly. Run by local volunteers with experience of gardens large and small, urban and rural, the workshop will cover the importance of food, water and shelter, seasonal planting, looking after your soil and how your garden can play its part in your local setting. The approach will be friendly and informal with plenty of opportunity for questions and a helpful list of resources you can take away. Topics to be discussed: Why Wildlife Gardening? Food Water Shelter Your garden’s potential Cost:…
Christmas wreath with oranges and pine cones

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with fizz

When: Thursday 30 November, 18.00-20.00 Where: Heavenly Homes & Gardens, 35 High Street, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HE About: Enjoy a wonderfully festive evening making a luxury Christmas wreath on a moss base, at our beautiful Ross-on-Wye shop. All materials for a luxury wreath will be provided, including Nordic pine, eucalyptus, herbs, berries, olive branches, dried fruit and ribbon. Prosecco and non-alcoholic refreshments will also be provided. Cost: £50 per person. Contact: 01989 567302 Website
Red, green and white Christmas decorations & baubles

Festive Decorations Pottery Workshop

When: Saturday 2 December, 11.30 Where: The Gateway Cinema, Labels Shopping, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7US About: Get festive and create your own pottery decorations for your Christmas tree! This two hour workshop, designed for adults, allows you to show your artistic flair. Whether you’re a novice painter, professional or have never painted before, our amazing pottery tutor will show you techniques that can be used time and time again! The decorations you’ll create at this workshop are: Hanging flat Christmas tree (ca 9cm x 8.5cm) Three dimensional hanging toadstool (ca 4.5cm x 6cm) Round bauble with silver coloured top (ca 7.62cm…
Hands creating a nordic spruce Christmas wreath with ribbons and berries on the table

Christmas Wreath Making Workshops & fizz

When: Wednesday 29 November to Saturday 16 December 2023, 10.00 or 18.00 Where: Dor’s Garden, 6 High Street, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HL About: Fancy a bit of festive fun? Then pop along to one of Dor’s Garden Christmas Wreath Decorating Workshops this season! Join industry expert Stacey, who will guide you through decorating your very own fresh Christmas Wreath which includes a 12” Noble fir base along with a mixture of foliages, ribbons and decorations. Festive nibbles and bubbles also thrown in! Maximum 6 people per workshop. Cost: £50 per person. Dates: Wednesday 29 November 10.00 Saturday 2 December 18.00 Saturday 9 December 18.00…