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Village Voice

By Joyce Rowe

Did you hear the Phoenix talk .......

Did you hear the Phoenix talk on Friday 12th January 2024? It was about regenerative farming and was very interesting. The aim is to restore land to establish a looser, less compacted soil, which can then absorb more water and reduce flooding. It also increases the number of worms to fertilise the soil and thus increase yields. It starts with no ploughing or weeding or artificial fertilisers, but covering the soil with compost, and planting seeds in the compost mix. Also, this reduces costs and increases income. The talk was quite technical, at times way above my head. He has given lectures all over the world, but did not say how many farmers had started regenerating their land. It got me thinking about how I could apply it a bit in my garden. I have a small, not very productive vegetable garden, where I try to produce some peas, beans, lettuce etc. First thought, no digging and no weeding ‐ good. I have been covering some of the ground with old pieces of carpet, probably not a good idea. I do have some, maybe not very good compost which I can spread before planting seeds. Maybe my best way of starting would be divide the space into two, use the compost on half, and plant in the other half this year and then swap them over next year. As for weeds, I think I must remove thugs such as dandelions, bindweed, and things which may grow tall and suffocate the plants. With some seeds I can start them in compostable pots and plant them out when they are growing well. At present my flower beds are covered with leaves waiting to be raked up. I think I will rake up most of them to make it look tidier and take out some of the weed thugs. Thinking that I should try to confirm or disprove my ideas, I started googling Regenerative gardening. As usual, there is lots of info. Here is a little bit:

Regenerative, organic gardening is an accessible solution for addressing global concerns at home — every day — by playing in the dirt, planting seeds, and thinking like an ecosystem. First, it’s important to remember that every garden, green space, park, and city block counts. We can restore ecosystems by restoring the spaces closest to home and giving nature room to breathe and do what it does best — grow!

Basics of Regenerative Gardening Feed and protect the soil., Support and celebrate biodiversity. Increase environmental and community resiliency by working with nature and thinking like an ecosystem

So, roll on spring and the weather and soil warming up. Any comments, or offers of help gratefully received.

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Adbaston Community Concert Society. (ACCS) A new year, a new programme!

In 2023 we hosted 4 super concerts; – Manchester Camerata principals, a quintet comprised of violin, 'cello, viola oboe and piano performed in May. – A baroque organ, and solo double bass recital in July. – The Keyboard Trust supported a virtuoso Bulgarian pianist in September, – a duo performing with viola, violin and piano entertained us in November.

Our concerts are all held at the beautiful church of St. Michaels and all Angels, Adbaston, ST20 0QE, 5.30 pm on the 1st Sunday of May, July, September and November. The programme is in 2 halves, with interval refreshments, drinks and socialising! Free parking is available nearby. Ticket price is £10. Always available 'on the door'.

Dates for your diary! 2024's concerts will be; 5th May, 7th July, September 1st and November 3rd.

We already have booked Manchester Camerata for May, and an exciting Wind Trio from the Birmingham Conservatoire in July. To be confirmed are performers for September, November.

We are proud of our contacts and the superb performers we are able to bring to this rural venue. We are supported by Stafford District Arts Council, our generous patrons, and loyal audience, helping us realise our mission statement of giving musicians a platform, and our audience great music at an affordable price.

Do please add the above dates to your diary and try one or more of our concerts
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