The Green Backyard

Community growing project in Peterborough, promoting sustainable lifestyles & raising awareness of environmental issues via practical work/events.

[BatterseaArtsCentre @battersea_arts]

Our #SmokeAndMirrors @greenbackyard was the "best bonfire night ever" - it also happened to have theatre, live music, beatboxing and fire sculpture inn a city-centre community garden (eat your heart out @burningman) 2/3

[The Green Backyard @greenbackyard]

All of us at The Green Backyard send our condolences and love to the family of Louise Coles at this difficult time. Louise was a valued trustee and friend of our charity and will be greatly missed for her thoughtful and down to earth contributions.

https://t.co/pWnL3kTVZO

[The Green Backyard @greenbackyard]

We're looking for new trustees! In particular we'd like to find people who can fill the following roles:

Treasurer - somebody with accountancy skills would be best suited to this role.

Health & Safety - someone… https://t.co/qvRWktzpVC

[TamsinFlower1 @TamsinFlower1]

Happy #EarthDay2020 Looking forward to a Venusian full-moon 🌕 in Taurus this eve? To celebrate the generosity of lady nature, here's another podcast interview from The Verbatim #GREEN_SpacePlay project, with Jake, a young adult working @greenbackyard 🌳

https://t.co/8ILxs0gHwc

[Metal Peterborough @MetalPeterb]

Online Chat & Draw workshop
1st April 6pm
Email [email protected]

Metal is inviting those who identify as female to come together & talk about what’s important to them.
Participants will be supported to draw &doodle their responses to conversations.
https://t.co/fzyPF52HMS

[NCVO @NCVO]

#EveryDayCounts if charities and other voluntary organisations are to get the financial support they urgently need from the chancellor @RishiSunak.

This thread explains why⬇️

#coronavirus

[The Green Backyard @greenbackyard]

Site will be closed to the public today whilst we consider how we respond to latest government advice on Covid-19.

We want to ensure that we have processes in place to limit any risk.

We apologise for any inconvenience, and hope to have a further update for you this evening.

[The Green Backyard @greenbackyard]

Huge thanks to Iwona, and all at @Ramsden_Intl, for their support :)

[The Green Backyard @greenbackyard]

SITE CLOSED: due to the high winds, we have taken the decision to close the site as it is not safe. @Backyard_Food is also closed.

[Backyard Food @Backyard_Food]

As Veganuary draws to a close, will you be sticking with it?

We have some great @BonsanVegan products in, including #worcestersauce.

Open Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 11am-1.30pm.

#vegan #organic #veganworcestersauce #sustainableswaps #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal

[Backyard Food @Backyard_Food]

What's your favorite combo? We have the most #ethical tea and coffee in Peterborough! We also have some unusual #mylk, powered by peas! 😀

@EqualExchangeUK @Steenbergs #Sproud @OatlyUK

#plasticfree #zerowaste #vegan #organic #fairtrade #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal

[XR Peterborough, Stamford & Bourne @XRPeterborough]

It was a cracking day! Thank you @NicolaDay78 and all that braved the cold into our beautiful green space @greenbackyard 🙏🏼💚🌍

[Backyard Food @Backyard_Food]

10% off all these refills and more, throughout January 😃

Open Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 11am-1.30pm

#januarysale #ethical #sustainable #vegan #organic #fairtrade #plasticfree #zerowaste #refill #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal

[Backyard Food @Backyard_Food]

Need a wake up this morning? We have just the thing! Our new #refill: #coffee beans.

Decaff also available.

10% off all refills in January!

@EqualExchangeUK

#delicious #coffeebeans #coffeelover #fairtrade #organic #zerowaste #plasticfree #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal

[Backyard Food @Backyard_Food]

Another new refill... #pecans!! And with 10% off all #refills throughout January, it's the perfect time to stock up 😊

Open Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 11am-1.30pm

#refill #plasticfree #zerowaste #organic #vegan #ethical #sustainable #eco #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal

[Backyard Food @Backyard_Food]

New product! To celebrate @veganuary we're now stocking vegan mallows from @Freedommallows :) We've also got new vegan chocolate from @montezumas & more!

Open 11am-4pm on Saturday and 11am-1:30pm on Sunday.

#vegan #veganuary #ethicalshopping #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal

[The Green Backyard @greenbackyard]

Some of The Green Backyard / @Backyard_Food team were joined by members of @TransitionPboro and @XRPeterborough this morning for a litter pick from Fletton to site. Didn't we do well :)

We hope to make this a regular thing, keep your eyes peeled for more info 👀

[Froglife @froglifers]

Froglife are looking forward to seeing all of the visitors to @greenbackyard Christmas Fair on 7th Dec. Join us and pick up a bargain. Visit: https://t.co/EMzFgxT6Ck for more info #Christmas #Gifts

[The Green Backyard @greenbackyard]

Huge thanks to the The Milton Golf Club Tree Iron Society :) https://t.co/1HSOTc7126

[The Green Backyard @greenbackyard]

@EarthMattersCIC @KghKaty @NeneParkPboro @bigwestraven @OliveBranchCIC @ConnectGlad @communityfirs13 Bette Midler made a film about her love of beeches apparently. We've never seen it, but we hear it's good....