Learn the basics for keeping your own chickens, including: Where and how to house them, daily maintenance and what to feed them. Also get the chance to see and handle a range of breeds.All welcome and no experience needed.Held at:  Benhill Allotments, Benhill Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 3SADate:  Saturday 21st JulyTime:…See More

If you are just starting out, or would like to get some more detailed knowledge of food growing, then this course is for you. Over 6 weeks you will learn everything you need to know to confidently grow your own fruit and veg. including:- Preparing your growing area- Planning what to grow- Planting techniques- Taking care of your plants- Feeding your soil- Harvesting and storing produceOver the six weeks you will get hands on experience as well as theoretical knowledge and the support of an…See More

Do you know which insects are good for your garden and which ones don’t you want? Join us on Carshalton Community Allotment for our annual bug hunt and see how many friends and foes you can find. Help us plant out seedlings and make slug traps to protect them – and find out how to defend your plants from Garden Invaders!Advanced booking is essentialThis session is £4 per child and suitable for children of primary school age.Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout the…See More

This is an introductory workshop covering the principles of beekeeping in an urban environment.Guided by two experienced local beekeepers, you will gain an understanding of what beekeeping entails, the benefits of beekeeping and things to think about before embarking on keeping bees. You will also get the chance to wear a bee suit and inspect and open a hive (weather permitting).All welcome and no experience needed.Price:  £25See More

Carshalton will welcome its fourth Frost Fair on Saturday 5th December.  Friends of Honeywood Museum and local charity EcoLocal are organising the event and once again keen to spread the word about a highlight in  the local events calendar.  In the beautiful setting next to Carshalton Ponds, the Frost Fair will run from 1-6pm and promises to be a traditional winter event with activities for all of the family.  Outside Honeywood Museum and in the nearby Memorial Gardens there will be stalls from…See More

August 31st Bank Holiday Monday 2015 – 10.30am-8pmPut this date in your diary - come and visit Carshalton Environmental Fair for one of South London's best days out! Over 150 stalls, children's activities, local craft, interactive demonstrations, farmers' market, music and performing arts, lots of tasty food, a …See More

Carshalton will be welcoming its third annual Frost Fair on Saturday 6th December betwen 1pm and 6pm. The event is organised by The Friends of Honeywood Museum and local charity EcoLocal with lots of local community support. Please help spread the word about this exciting and atmospheric family event.The 2014 event will use the same layout as last year to allow for more space between stalls and more twinkly lights. We'd like to thank Naturally Thinking for being this year's Gold Sponsor.We are…See More

Looking for something a little different this Christmas? Join us for a fun festive workshop creating fabulous Christmas wreaths and table decorations from local food and other tasty treats! Work with our experienced tutor to make unusual and unique decorations for your Christmas door and table using local herbs, vegetables and fruit. Bring along some edibles of your own if you like to make your decorations both home made and home grown!Held at:Date:  14th DecemberTime: 10am-1.30pmPrice:  £25See More