Port Fairy Community Garden in Port Fairy, Victoria | Community

Port Fairy Community Garden

Locality: Port Fairy, Victoria

Phone: 55682681

Address: Railway Place 3284 Port Fairy, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au

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25.01.2022 Morning Tea and discussion group to raise awareness of the issues underlying elder abuse.

25.01.2022 Good News Everyone. The Port Fairy Repair Cafe is back on. Please have a look at the repairs we are running for this event. To keep everyone safe, we are taking bookings to limit numbers etc. Contact the Port Fairy Repair Cafe Facebook page or phone us on 55682681 Tue - Fri between 9 & 3pm with your item to be fixed so we can book you in. Thanks so much for your patience!

25.01.2022 Wooohooo, here we go... our first Repair Cafe event... please spread the word, we will have lots of volunteer fixers on hand :-)

23.01.2022 Gardeners are always good with their hands We’re looking for people to help with our Repair Cafe. Sound like something you would like to do? Info sessions next Thursday. We’d love to see you there.

23.01.2022 What is permaculture anyway? Join in on this casual chat about the ethics and principles of Permaculture, where it began and how we can integrate this wonderful movement into our daily lives. It’s way more than veggie gardens and goats! Sunday 13th December 2020 1 2pm... This is a free event but bookings are essential. https://www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au//permaculture-/ See more

23.01.2022 This coming Saturday. Book online at https://www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au/produ/wax-wraps/

23.01.2022 Just popped some carrots and cucumber fresh from the community garden on the grow free cart. There are also pears, peaches and other goodies on it. Our tomatoes aren’t too far from ripening, so keep an eye out next time you come to Port Fairy Community House.

22.01.2022 Doeven Native Cut Flowers, one of our regular market stall holders are happy to deliver bunches of beautiful native flowers to your door. Your choice of leucade...ndron, proteas, banksias in bunches or singles or a gorgeous posy of mixed native flowers. Prices range from $2 per stem to $15 for a posy. Native flowers last a long time in a vase so buy some today to brighten your house or gift to someone special. Debbie & Andy also have fresh lemons, grapefruit, artichokes, seasonal veggies & delicious honey. Contact Debbie on 55662320 or on their Facebook page to arrange delivery https://www.facebook.com/doevennativecutflowers/ Thank you for continuing to support our market stallholders during these times.

21.01.2022 Happy Tuesday folks! I'm inviting you to make a wish....tell us what YOU want from YOUR Community Garden! . Comment below or message us with your thoughts, hopes and dreams for the space and for the experiences you'd like to have there. As your new coordinators, Paula and I are all ears........and Go!... ~Kirsty See more

21.01.2022 Applications need to be in by January 6th

21.01.2022 Only a few days left to book if you would like to do this class with these wonderful women. https://www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au/product/craft/

20.01.2022 Check out our Term 1 courses and activities. There‘s something for everyone and you can book online at: https://www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au/activities-clas/ We reopen next Tue Jan 21st. Hope to see you at PFCH during 2020.

17.01.2022 Due to further restrictions regarding public safety the Community Garden is now closed to the general public.

17.01.2022 There's plenty of Nasturtium seeds available right now at Port Fairy Community Garden. Why not harvest a handful and give this a try! ~Kirsty

16.01.2022 Our wonderful little garden is looking super in all it's mid-summer wildness right now! If you haven't visited us in a while, drop by (please) We'd love to see you there. . Port Fairy Community Garden at Port Fairy Community House is YOUR space, there's no private plots and folks are welcome to wander through and pick a handful of deliciousness whenever it's available. Taking what we need and leaving enough for other wonderful folks is a great way to build on the spirit of community we're working to provide so come down and add some garden fresh goodness to your dinner tonight. . Oh! And don't forget our little working group meets each Monday from 10am-12pm (ish) and we could really use your smiling faces and community spirit on board! Stay tuned for some super activities in the pipeline too ~Kirsty

16.01.2022 The Port Fairy Coronavirus Info & Assistance Group is a new local forum for the people of Port Fairy and surrounds to share community information and assistance... during the COVID-19 period. This can include: Offering assistance- shopping, IT support, babysitting... Asking for assistance Excess supplies Supplies needed Helping to identify and assist elderly, isolate or vulnerable members of the community Links to relevant content Local closures and cancellations Changes to business opening times, operations and offerings. Current recommendations The Port Fairy Coronavirus Info & Assistance Group is an initiative of Port Fairy Community House. It encourages positive conversation and sharing of information. Thanks everyone, together we can hopefully make it easier to get through this difficult time! Please join and invite other local friends.

15.01.2022 If you get a chance, come for a wander through the Port Fairy Community Garden and see the exciting progress we’re making. We have new compost bays underway, lots of mulch spread to keep the weeds down and the garden beds have been topped up in readiness for planting. We welcome our new members who have just joined us but we are always happy to have more, so if you’re interested we meet every Monday morning at 10am. Everyone is welcome.

14.01.2022 What are your plans for Sat Feb 29?

14.01.2022 A terrible name - maybe but a valuable conversation with no preset agenda.

13.01.2022 New class for 2020

13.01.2022 Things are happening at PFCG! What a fantastic band of merry workers we had on Monday for our soil regeneration session (aka shovelling). Thankyou so much to everyone who came along, it was such a fun morning! . Don't forget this coming Monday is our 'Plants for free' workshop, contact Port Fairy Community House to secure your spot... ~Kirsty See more

12.01.2022 Term 4 starts next week! Hard to believe hey? Check out what's on at Port Fairy Community House. Book online at https://www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au/activities-clas/

12.01.2022 Looking for sewers, knitters and crocheters to make pouches, nests etc for wildlife injured during the fires. Can you spare some time and help out?

11.01.2022 Come along and learn all about keeping bees at home. Tim from Tower Hill Beekeeping will be hosting this session. Bookings essential https://www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au/pro/bee-keeping/

11.01.2022 A nice, easy weeding session at Port Fairy Community House in the gentle rain yesterday uncovered these blooming beauties! . Join us next Monday from 10-11.30am when we'll work on bean trellis construction, chat and just have a laugh together, it's such a beautiful way to re-connect with ourselves and each other . Everybody is welcome at Port Fairy Community Garden! ~Kirsty

10.01.2022 Have your broad beans nearly finished? Do you chop and drop to make the most of these nitrogen fixing super stars?

10.01.2022 Info sessions are on today. Come along at 1 or 7pm if you'd like to be involved.

09.01.2022 Detox Your Home Warrnambool It's a FREE way to responsibly dispose of toxic household chemicals such as solvents, poisons, cleaning products, fertilisers and c...ar care products. No registration required to attend. Simply check the accepted items in the link below, then turn up on the day with your household chemicals and the Detox Your Home Chemists will do the rest! When: Saturday 29 February from 9am - 1pm Where: Warrnambool Saleyards, Caramut Road, Warrnambool For tips on safe transportation, and a list of what's accepted, visit https://sustainability.vic.gov.au/DetoxYourHome #DetoxYourHome #Recycle #HouseHoldChemicals Sustainability Victoria Warrnambool City Council Moyne Shire Council Southern Grampians Shire Council Corangamite Shire Council Glenelg Shire Council Wannon Water Glenelg Hopkins CMA

09.01.2022 Thanks so much to all the fab folks who came along to our very first (for me) workshop today on all things herbal tea hosted by Port Fairy Community House. It was a joy to spend the morning with you all despite me forgetting to take any photos with actual people in them.... (I get caught up in the moment!) If you missed today's session never fear! We'll have some more ready for you in the new year See you all tomorrow at the garden for our weekly session from 10-12. All welcome ~Kirsty

09.01.2022 We're helping to raise heart health awareness this Valentine’s Day. Give your loved one the most precious Valentine’s Day gift, your heart. Because every 4 minutes one Australian suffers a heart attack or stroke. Book a Heart Health Check with your GP today. Hop online now https://www.heartfoundation.org.au Would you like to join our Friday Heart Foundation walking group? All details at https://walking.heartfoundation.org.au//port-fairy-hf-group... Walking for an average of 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes by 30 to 40 per cent. See more

08.01.2022 Is it time to update your First Aid Skills? Bookings essential

08.01.2022 What a great looking bunch on the Grow Free cart this morning Not sure what to do with the large zucchini & marrow? Have you tried zoodles? (Spiralized or peeled zucchini, etc) A healthy alternative to pasta and easier to come by at the moment! Please help yourselves.

08.01.2022 This might be worth a look

08.01.2022 This Sunday Nov 17. Book direct with Rock.Leaf.Moss Great gift ideas for Xmas.

08.01.2022 Happy Saturday folks! This coming Monday marks the start of our Summer soil prep at PFCG, that means lots and lots of shovelling! We'd love to see lots of smiling faces there from 10-12 (or whatever you can manage) to help get our beds back in tip-top growing condition ready for Summer cropping. New members are VERY welcome so come along, have a chat and get a bonus upper body workout! I can't wait to meet you all ~Kirsty

07.01.2022 Growing wild! Fruit, flowers, bees and butterflies in harmony @ the community garden Port Fairy. See you Mon @10am Cheers... Paula See more

07.01.2022 Join Chamari in our kitchen as she teaches you how to cook delicious Sri Lankan recipes, then sit down & enjoy a meal together.

07.01.2022 The Warm Safe Home Project will be running a free community workshop to raise awareness of the issues underlying elder abuse. Morning tea and materials will be provided.

05.01.2022 I would like to introduce myself (Paula) and Kirsty as the Garden Coordinators for the Port Fairy Community Garden. We both have strong backgrounds in Horticulture, design and permaculture and would love to share our skills and experience with you. Please join us on Monday mornings at 10am at the Community garden, just beside the Community House, to come together to help develop this beautiful garden space and to meet like minded people, learn new skills in production gard...ening and produce organic food. We look forward to meeting you all then!! PS. Watch this space for exciting workshops etc to come.....

04.01.2022 This sounds like fun. Book online.

04.01.2022 The Port Fairy Community House has been a part of the Port Fairy Community for 30 years and we're inviting everyone along to join us in our celebrations. Please RSVP by Nov 1st to [email protected] if you'd like to attend.

04.01.2022 Don't forget about our Children's clothing swap coming up this Saturday at 2pm. We're putting a call out for more Primary Age children's clothing so please spre...ad the word and then get stuck into those cupboards & drawers for a clean out. Note: Clothing must be clean and in excellent condition. Drop the clothing off at the Community House before Saturday (any time from 8.30 - 2) to receive your tokens which you will then use to 'buy' more clothing. What a great way to get a new wardrobe for your kids, save money as well as helping the planet by reducing landfill & giving some much loved clothing a new home.

03.01.2022 Dear Port Fairy Community House Friends, Given the current Coronavirus situation and in the interests of our community’s health and wellbeing, the PFCH Committee of Management and Staff have taken the responsible approach to close the House to all classes, auspice groups and visitors starting tomorrow, Thursday 19th March until notified otherwise. Luckily we are in a position where our staff can work from home and will be providing information and support through email, socia...l media and by phone should you have any queries and concerns. In the meantime you can follow us here on Facebook and keep an eye out on our webpage https://www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au/ for our planned activities which will recommence at some stage. We encourage you all to keep supporting each other, especially the most vulnerable in our community, in these challenging days ahead. You can find all updated information from the DHHS on https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus Warmest Regards, Port Fairy Community House Committee of Management and Staff

03.01.2022 Any takers? Please help us.

02.01.2022 Port Fairy Repair Cafe. This Sunday

02.01.2022 Learn more about gardening without chemicals. Book online at https://www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au//natural-pest-/

01.01.2022 Such an easy technique with stunning effects. You too can create a masterpiece like this. Book online at https://www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au/pro/art-for-you/

01.01.2022 Grow your own herbal tea garden. Learn how with Kirsty. Book online at www.portfairycommunityhouse.com.au