We are currently in the planning stage of a Community Garden. A place to grow veggies, learn about sustainable living and make new friends.
Workshops & Classes Program
Who has some ideas for classes they want to run or be involved with?
Email us the details so we can book it in!
And so the renovations begin! With the carpet being ripped up by Todd, the floor being sanded by Merrilyn, Colin & Ron, the garden being revived by Sally and Len, a number of working bees being organised by Corina & Caralee. Donations from Liz & Nick of a sofa, fridge,...
Well peoples, guess what we did!?!?!? We told the real estate agent of the old Oh So Natural building that we want the shop. I’m looking at the lease as we speak, and will be signing it on Monday!!!!!What this means is that we need to transform that amazing space...
More great news! Duane from Warwick’s Gardens Galore has offered to design our garden for free!! I was thinking we do a grand plan and work on it over a long period of time, bit by bit? We could have an outdoor cafe and stage area. Fairy lights (of course). Some...
It was wonderful to see so many people supporting the Warwick Collective on Thursday 15 May at the opening night of The Grand Budapest Hotel at Warwick Twin Cinema. The night started at 6 pm with some locally sourced and produced refreshments. Everyone had a chance to meet and socialise...
Insurance can be a sticking point for artisans starting off in the commercialisation of their businesses. However, the insurance company we use (a not-for-profit who only cover not-for-profits) supports Flying Arts Alliance Inc, an arts and cultural development organisation specially for regional and remote artists. (Started in 1971 as a cultural...
We’ve nearly finalised the proposal we’re planning to send out to artisans who might want to sell in the shop – including how the shop will be run, weekly fees (instead of commission), the selection criteria, commitment period etc. Thing is, I’m already getting people emailing me and wanting to...
At the meeting on Wednesday night, we needed commitment from you guys to say, yes – I’ll work in the garden, yes – I’ll help choose a plot and yes – I’ll help cost what we need for our grant application. And people did say YES! So this means, we...
We still hope to reinvigorate Fitzroy Street and make it a lively place on the weekends for locals and tourists. Our shop and community space will be buzzing on the weekends with demonstrations, workshops, live music or DJ’s, fresh produce, and food! But also once a month (Friday nights when...
We announced very exciting news at the meeting about our ugly produce brand “The Ugly Cucumber”. Not only will the shop be selling ugly fruit and vegetables, but we’ll be starting our own line of jams, chutneys, fermented foods, sauces etc, all made from local ugly produce! Jackie Robertson from...
Talk about a crazy popular idea!!! Nearly everyone wants to be a part of the Community Space & Shop project, which is brilliant!! 1 – Local Artisans – Just in case you missed it, we are wanting to lease the old Oh So Natural shop and make it our community-run...
