Some time ago I mentioned here that I wanted to find some way to pass on/share some of the skills I have picked up in my 40 odd years as a smallholder ( shhh prepper) Over the years David and I were often asked to show young folk in particular, how to preserve, grow, mend, build etc. We realised that opporrtunties to aquire these skills can be quite limited, with less children taking cooking, sewing, woodworking lessions. Speaking broadly there appears to be a generation where few have had opportunities to learn basic skills in self reliance. When David died last year it gave me a kick up the butt to actually do something we had talked about for so long.
So (cut to the chase Gill). I have booked the village hall for a saturday afternoon and advertised a "Skills Day". where I have invited people to come and learn or share/teach some basic skills. There is no way that I could address all the subjects myself, nor am I that competent in some of them, but I hope that enough folk with skills will turn up to offer support or mentor some one or form a group, I already have four people happy to help. That is my cunning plan. It is possible no one will turn up but nothing ventured nothing gained. Here is the "poster"
I have been advised to block out my personal details when sharing on Social Media, but am happy to state that the event is at Sawmills Village Hall, Nr Belper, Derbys. 8th February 1 - 4.
eeek that means I have only two weeks to get ready. Wish me luck.
All for now, will feed back
Gillx
I wish I were closer - I would be there!
ReplyDeleteI wish you were too. I have never met a fellow blogger in my 12 years of blogging ! x
DeleteWhat a wonderful idea. Repurposing things to grow stuff in would be my topic.
ReplyDeleteAnd you would be most welcome. If you look at the suggested subjects, they tend to blend together don't they ? I was thinking of plant labels from yoghurt pots and seed trays from margarine tubs for the re- purpose table. Anything you can add to that would be good.
DeletePlastic baths, fish boxes, old heating oil tanks with drainage holes all make great vegetables raised beds. Look through my 2024 blog posts if you want any ideas.
DeleteHave you advertised this on the Belper FB page, hope it goes really well for you. I despair of some young people who can't cook a basic meal, mend anything and don't even know how to work a washing machine or vacuum cleaner. Hugs Xx
ReplyDeleteNot so far, but I have advertised in the local villages around me fb pages. Plus radio Derby phoned me yesterday to talk about it and will ring me again next nweek about an interview !! You are so right about some young people, though I have a few young friends who give me hope xx
DeleteA good idea. I am confused. The poster says Saturday 8th February. You give the dates as 1 - 4 February.
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DeleteI see Sue has explained. Sorry it wasn't clearer. Someone suggsted it wasn't a long enough time, but we don't have to be out of the hall until 6.00 if we are going great guns ( and someone turns up!)
DeleteOk. I misread. Thought the dates were 1 - 4, those are the times.
DeleteLovely idea. We had information days at the smallholding for new members of the Suffolk Smallholders Society - many many years ago now - and hard work even then!
ReplyDeleteI'm putting an hour aside each day to get things collected and my family are going to help too, even if they don't want to! Hope all okay with you Sue x
DeleteBrilliant idea. I hope it is a roaring success.
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