Exciting talk happening next month! Fix Food: Fix the Planet. We’re delighted to welcome Sue Pritchard, Chief Executive of the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, for an inspiring and thought-provoking talk on our food system. The Food, Farming and Countryside Commission is a UK-based charity and think tank that sits on the government’s Net Zero…
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Composting workshop at Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden
Despite the rain, we had a wonderful morning at Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden, joining their dedicated volunteers for a composting workshop. The weather may have been damp, but the enthusiasm certainly wasn’t! We gathered under the shelter of their beautiful greenhouse to chat all things compost. Our goal was to support the volunteers in building…
Apple pressing at Llanyrafon Manor!
As the leaves turn and orchards fill with fruit, we’re inviting everyone to join our free community apple pressing day – a celebration of local abundance, shared learning, and good old-fashioned fun. Whether you bring your own apples or use some of ours, you’ll get the chance to press them into fresh, delicious juice using…
Composting workshop: A complete guide
Composting is one of the most natural, sustainable, and effective ways to recycle organic matter and enrich your soil. Climate Action Torfaen’s horticultural specialist, Tamara, recently hosted an inspiring composting workshop for local growers and gardeners. The session explored the science and practice of composting, from the basics of what compost is to the different…
Foraging for wild foods
A local solution for climate resilience and a stronger food system. In a world grappling with climate change, food insecurity, and unsustainable agricultural practices, one ancient tradition is making a quiet comeback: foraging. Gathering wild, edible plants, mushrooms, fruits, and even seaweed isn’t just a hobby for nature lovers – it’s a powerful, practical way…
Composting Workshop 20/09/2025
Free Community Composting Workshop Want to start composting at home or improve the compost you’re already making? Join us for a free, local workshop all about composting. We’ll talk about: The science behind composting Different types of compost systems and which one is right for you Tips to help you make better compost, more easily…