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Title: Central Scotland Smallholders
Post by: doganjo on November 27, 2011, 11:31:40 pm
                   Subject: Courses

Please advise me as soon as possible if anyone is interested in either of these courses at Oatridge College. 

Saturday 11th February       Lambing
Saturday 19th May                Forage management covering growing and conserving grass and identifying good and poor quality forage                                               
 
At the moment we have 4 candidates for the lambing course, but it costs us £280 to put it on, so a few more will make it viable.

Annie

Kind Regards,
CSSA Committee
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders
Post by: doganjo on January 26, 2012, 01:01:24 pm
We have 8 for the lambing course, so it will run; and so far 4 for the Land management course - need a couple more for that.

Membership form attached, and check this link regularly for events. Simon Osborne is now events coordinator and we will update the website soon.

http://www.smallholders.info/future-events (http://www.smallholders.info/future-events)
Title: Central Scotland Smallholders - AGM
Post by: doganjo on January 27, 2012, 04:52:49 pm
Time to remind you all about the AGM - Friday 24th February. To be held at the Ochil View, Fishcross FK10 3HT 7pm for a two course meal first - 2 choices of main course plus a veggie option, plus sweet trolley, and tea/coffee. Pay on ordering. AGM will begin around 8.15pm
Membership subs will be taken immediately before the AGM starts but AFTER I've had my dinner! I have bank mandate forms if anyone wants one. email [email protected] for directions
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders
Post by: doganjo on February 16, 2012, 11:59:43 pm
AGM documents here - http://www.smallholders.info/topics/agm (http://www.smallholders.info/topics/agm)

All new and previous members welcome and can renew/join before AGM commences.
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders
Post by: Rosemary on February 17, 2012, 09:06:45 am
Quote from: doganjo on February 16, 2012, 11:59:43 pm
AGM documents here - http://www.smallholders.info/topics/agm (http://www.smallholders.info/topics/agm)

I can't find them via this link  :(
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders
Post by: doganjo on February 17, 2012, 09:10:50 am
Quote from: Rosemary on February 17, 2012, 09:06:45 am
Quote from: doganjo on February 16, 2012, 11:59:43 pm
AGM documents here - http://www.smallholders.info/topics/agm (http://www.smallholders.info/topics/agm)

I can't find them via this link  :(
Ok try this one.http://www.smallholders.info/future-events/agm (http://www.smallholders.info/future-events/agm)  I think that looked like just a headers page.
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders
Post by: Rosemary on February 17, 2012, 09:17:16 am
Got the constitution amendment and supporting paper but no agenda.
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders
Post by: doganjo on February 17, 2012, 09:38:35 am
Quote from: Rosemary on February 17, 2012, 09:17:16 am
Got the constitution amendment and supporting paper but no agenda.
On same page.  Agenda under 2011 - technically correct (It's the agenda for the AGM covering the events during  2011) but should say 2012 IMO

http://www.smallholders.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/agenda-2011.pdf (http://www.smallholders.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/agenda-2011.pdf)
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders
Post by: Rosemary on February 17, 2012, 11:40:04 am
Excellent. Fully prepared now.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders
Post by: doganjo on February 17, 2012, 01:46:30 pm
Carol's going to do a revamp tonight - all docs in same folder.
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders
Post by: doganjo on February 18, 2012, 01:41:03 pm
Gentle reminder - AGM next Friday 24th February - 7pm Ochil View, Fishcross.  Meal first then AGM.

Renewals due - £10 per person, taken on the night after I've finished my dinner! ;) ;D
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders
Post by: doganjo on February 21, 2012, 10:21:23 am
Quote from: doganjo on February 18, 2012, 01:41:03 pm
Gentle reminder - AGM next Friday 24th February - 7pm Ochil View, Fishcross.  Meal first then AGM.

Renewals due - £10 per person, taken on the night after I've finished my dinner! ;) ;D
If anyone on TAS is coming can you let me know, as I have to give the Ochil View a rough idea of numbers.  I know Rosemary and Dan are coming.
Title: Swap evening
Post by: doganjo on April 21, 2012, 05:38:12 pm
CSSA are having a 'swap evening' on Wednesday 25th  7.30pm at the Mayfield Centre, Stirling.  Mainly seeds/seedlings/plants but anything else can be considered.  All welcome - membership forms will be available. ;)
Title: Central Scotland Smallholders - events
Post by: doganjo on May 15, 2012, 09:10:16 pm
These will go on the website soon, please feel free to make any other suggestions for meetings or courses.
Please note Subscriptions were due on 1st January.
Annie

19th May Land management course: This Saturday at Oatridge College.
19th May Fife Show – Cupar
30th June BBQ at Blackfaulds Farm, Avonbridge, Falkirk, FK1 2JZ, there will be a pig talk by Robert, a pig demo and the chance to participate yourselves with the pigs. Lillian will provide and cook burgers & sausages.
25th August Fencing course at David Sparkes, this will be overseen by Robert Waddell.
30th September Smallholder & Grower Festival at Forfar Mart.  CSSA will have a stand at this show – volunteers required to help on the day on a  rota basis
 
Book keeping course for smallholders  has been agreed and a date will be arranged soon.- TBA
BTCV:  advice on woodland and hedgerow management - TBA
 
Kind Regards,
CSSA Committee
www.smallholders.info (http://www.smallholders.info)
Facebook - Central Scotland Smallholders
 
Serving the needs and interests of existing and aspiring smallholders
Title: Re: Central Scotland Smallholders - events
Post by: doganjo on June 17, 2012, 08:34:51 pm
Don't forget:
30th June BBQ at Blackfaulds Farm, Avonbridge, Falkirk, FK1 2JZ, there will be a pig talk by Robert, a pig demo and the chance to participate yourselves with the pigs. Lillian will provide and cook burgers & sausages.

So that we can work out how much meat we need, can you let me know who is coming?

We have venison burgers too, and a pink coleslaw, couscous salad, pasta dish anda  rhubarb crumble - any advance on that?