Sims Hill

We are a #CSA cooperative, providing weekly shares of local grown vegetables in #Bristol UK.

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

The good news is: we are still growing and providing food for households across Bristol during #CoronavirusLockdownUK
It has been such a pleasure to reassure folks that they can rely on us. And we are super careful on site for our growers #frontlineworkers #farming

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

We want to send a big thank you to @BetterFoodCo
+ @PhilHaughton who have donated us a van. After 10 years of delivering our produce in the back of a car this is a fantastic upgrade. It is great to be part of such a supportive network of producers and retailers in Bristol.

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

Hey friends! FYI @feedbristol (now called Grow Wilder) have a plant sale Sat 20th June 10-4, if you want tomatoes, corn, wild flower packs, herbs, cucumbers, squash, fruit bushes, pond plants... all sorts! https://t.co/pqJcQqBFIk

[Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership @bcnpartnership]

On 17 June @BristolCouncil is hosting a webinar for Bristol’s food and eating out sector to discuss coronavirus-related issues and consider the next steps for the sector as we move into recovery. Hosted by @CllrAsherCraig. Reserve your spot: https://t.co/bI3Es0oJr0

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

We won't be running our public volunteer days again until we feel really confident that we can keep everyone safe on site, but we are working out plans on how to that too 🙂 #staysafe #eatvegetables #BeKind

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

All that heat has boosted our cucumbers, but their squash-y friends in the fields are thiiiiirrrrsty. We have safely organised our 'workshare' helpers on site to help with planting and watering to keep on top of it.

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

Our statement as members of @LandworkersUK #BlackLivesMatterUK #blacklivesmatter

[Windmill Hill City Farm Cafe @thecityfarmcafe]

So excited to share the news that our online shop is finally open, selling everything from farm-reared meat and eggs, to reusable cups and beer! And every pound you spend generates income for the Farm, which is needed now more than ever. Please RT! https://t.co/q5f9PjAkTs

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

Growing on a windowsill or a 3 acre field, it feels good to watch nature at play - especially in dark or difficult times. Practical ideas for any scale+budget are guaranteed w @Saralimback :) #BristolFoodKind

[Bristol Food Network @Bristolfoodnet]

Join us in learning how to grow food at home. @Saralimback, founder of @EdibleBristol, will be hosting our FREE #BristolFoodKind webinar on Wednesday 3rd June. She'll cover ways to make the most out of your space & growing economically. Register here - https://t.co/rBpJm9qDof

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

Veg detector says we've struck gold! 😁😁😁
Watch out for these beauties in the shares this week.

[Kerry McCarthy @KerryMP]

@SimsHill1 @darrenpjones @LandworkersUK I tabled them! And I’ve put in to speak in tomorrow’s debate.

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

@KerryMP @darrenpjones @LandworkersUK Aw amazing! Sorry we didnt already know and celebrate that! Thank you for your effort x

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

Hi @KerryMP @darrenpjones just checking you've seen the @LandworkersUK approved amendments for Wednesday's Agriculture Bill. Your support for us local farms has been great, we hope you can vote for the amendments to keep British agriculture strong and sustainable.

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

Hi @JackLopresti we hope you will support your colleague @neil_parish in voting for the amendments on the Agriculture Bill. As one of many agricultural businesses in your area, we see it will make for strong + sustainable British farming.

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

Got 3 mins before Wednesday? Follow the link for very easy but *crucial* email to your MP!

Protect UK food supplies, protect the environment.
https://t.co/goFvI5rdOU
@LandworkersUK

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

This is a weird day to tell a longterm positive story but we thought we would share anyway. Our staff are safe, we managed to give someone a new job + we can keep feeding #Bristol.
Whatever #stayalert means, we are still all in this together #smallbusiness #keepstaffsafe

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[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

BTW: Last year we crowdfunded to start a trainee scheme, promising it wld be self-sustaining. It is! Thanks to the extra 👐 we have the £ this year to pay from ⬆️ earning.

HURRAY!

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[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

Sadly, due to #COVID19 it wouldn't be safe to have a trainee as they need support at <2m 😥

Instead we employed a PT extra grower (experienced = can work safely at distance). This keeps our output+income up so next year we will still have £ to host a new trainee 🥳

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[Bristol Food Network @Bristolfoodnet]

Who wants to go to the movies with us? Kicking off our fortnightly #BristolFoodKind film club is In Our Hands by @LandworkersUK & #BlackBarkFilms. We'll be hosting a shared screening in a week (Wed 13th, 20:00PM) See the trailer here -
https://t.co/K8SR3lnfM2

[Sims Hill @SimsHill1]

@Bristol_People How about fringed full with market gardens and lovely green spaces for more jobs & local people to enjoy 🌻🥕🥒🌽🍅🥦🥬🍆🍓🍎🍐🌳🌾