November/Dececmber 2023 Newsletter

Hello Gardeners

Here's an update on this month's activities and upcoming events in the garden.

Whats Been Happening

**Spring Open Day**

Wow! What a great day. It was wonderful to see so many people turn up to enjoy the garden and support our Spring Open Day.
A very big heartfelt thank you to everyone involved before and during the Spring Open Day. This includes our amazing hard-working garden volunteers.
Sandra from the Herb Society gave a talk on herbs, which we had lots of great feedback on.
‘BUKES’ our local community ukulele group once again provided fabulous music for the day.
We would also like to acknowledge and say thank you for the amazing support we’ve had from local businesses and community members.
· Holdfast City Council - Community Chest Grant
· Yates - very large pot filled with lots of Yates Garden products
· SA Composters - cubic metre of any one of their products
· Bunnings Marion - gift voucher & pot plants
· Sarah Andrews, MP - Parliamentary wine pack & printing
· Patritti Wines- wine pack
· Prospect Pharmacy - Health & Beauty Pack
·Hill River wine - donated by garden member Angela
· Charlesworth Basket - donated by garden member Barabra F
· Halloween gift packs - donated by garden member Sam.
· Fresh Flowers - donated by garden member Jenny.
· Bakers Delight Marion - bread for sausage sizzle
· Brighton Foodland – gift voucher that went towards the sausages
· Everyone who donated baked goods for the bake sale.

**General Members Renewal (now overdue)**

General garden memberships fees were due for renewal in October and are now overdue.
One of the perks of being a general garden member is that you are entitled to the garden gate code to access the garden when you like (after agreeing to T&Cs).
The gate code will be reset from Sunday 3rd December. The new code will be provided to current financial general garden members.
Not a garden/financial member, now is a great time to join.
General garden membership fee is $10 per household renewable each year in October.
Money form memberships go towards maintaining the garden.
To renew your GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ONLY, please deposit your $10 into the account below, using your FULL NAME as the reference. Electronic payment is preferred, but you can pay cash in person on Wednesdays or at the AGM.
Account Name: Holdfast Bay Community Garden Inc.
BSB: 805 050 (People’s Choice Credit Union)
Account: 102418752
Please note - General Membership is separate to a plot holder membership. Plot holders must also hold a current General Membership.

Upcoming events

**Seacliff & South Brighton Neighborhood Watch - Christmas in the Park**

Where: Dover Square. Reserve Broadway, South Brighton
When: Sunday 26th November 2023, 4.00pm to 7.00pm
We’ll have a table at this event selling herbs, succulents and a range of different seedlings. EFTPOS available.
This is a great local family friendly event.

**Annual General Meeting & Committee for 2024**

It’s that time of the year again when we have our Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is an important event where you can hear how the garden has gone over the past year and help us plan for the year to come. The AGM will:
Summarise the year's activities via Chairperson's and Treasurer's reports.
Elect the 2024 committee.
Open up broader consultation to the members for ideas for future of the garden.
Throw a FREE BBQ sausage sizzle lunch for garden members.
**2024 Committee**
We are looking for new committee members and have roles for different interest and skills. We encourage all garden members to consider nominating to join the committee. It’s a great way to volunteer in your local community and be involved in shaping the future of the garden.

**Garden Christmas Party**

When: Firday 15th December at 5.30pm
Where: North Brighton Community Garden. 61 Bowker Street, North Brighton
All garden members are invited to our Christmas Party.
We’ll supply a free sausage sizzle.
All you need to do is bring a plate of food to share, your own drinks. Plus, a picnic plate and cutlery to eat from.

**Christmas Craft Workshop**

When: 18th December 2023 at 10.30am
Where: North Brighton Community Garden
61 Bowker Street, North Brighton
We will be holding a Christmas theme rock painting & rock picture workshop. Suitable for young & old.
Cost: Gold coin donation
Let us know if you would like to attend by sending an email to northbrightoncg@gmail.com as numbers are limited.

Garden Open to Visitors

When: First and third Sunday of the month 10am to 1pm(ish) -

Every Wednesday 10am to 12pm (ish)

Where: North Brighton Community Garden (parking off Brimble St)

Working Bees

When: Sunday 19th November at 10am

When: Sunday 3rd December- after AGM

When: Sunday 17th December at 10am

When: Sunday 7th January at 10am

Where: North Brighton Community Garden (parking off Brimble St)

What to Bring: Gardening gloves, water bottle, sunscreen & hat

Working Bees are a great way to get involved in the garden and to get to know your fellow community gardeners. There is a job for all abilities. Any time you can spare to help would be great.

New Member Orientation

When: Sunday the 4th of February at 11am

Where: North Brighton Community Garden, (parking off Brimble St)

Recently joined as a garden member or want to learn about what we do and how you can be involved in the garden, come along to a new member orientation session. No booking required.

get involved with the garden

There are a number of ways you can help out at the garden, be involved with the garden community and meet like-minded people. This includes helping with propagating, looking after garden beds, watering, creating arts and crafts. Do you have a garden related or art & craft related skill you would like to share? We are always looking for new workshop ideas and facilitators.

Let us know by emailing northbrightoncg@gmail.com if you can help or would like more information.

House (garden) keeping

Member Plots + Missing Produce

Reminder, that the plots on the left-hand side of the garden when you walk into the garden are leased by members. Members put a lot of time, money and effort into growing produce for their own use. Please don’t pick any produce from these plots without permission. If unsure of what produce is available to garden members, please ask before taking.

Happy Gardening

Lisa & North Brighton Community Garden Committee

North Brighton Community Garden16 November 2023North Brighton Community Garden