News & Events
Everyday plants for everyday ills - Display
Sunday, 4th May – 1st June 2008
This display takes a closer look at common plants
and the common conditions they can treat. It provides a more in depth look
at a medicinal herb from which a well known pharmaceutical drug has been
produced. The display also highlights how a plant has its own “personality”,
similar to that of a persons and how this can be used to treat different
conditions. It aims at providing a deeper understanding of how a medical
herbalist practices and how they are trained and may answer some everyday
questions you had about everyday herbs.
Time: The Shot Tower is open on Sundays from 1.30pm to 4.00pm
Directions: If you enter Crane Park at the junction of
Sheringham Avenue and Ellerman Avenue, follow the path down into the park and do
a right at the T-junction. The Shot Tower lies a few hundred yards further
along. For directions to Crane Park
click here.
Herb Walks
Sunday, 11th May 2008
Herb walk around Crane Park Island Nature
Reserve
Time: 11am
Cost: Free of charge
Additional information: Meet outside the Shot Tower in Crane Park. The
walk is scheduled to take place around Crane Park Island Nature Reserve, the
path is uneven in places and can be muddy.
Directions: If you enter Crane Park at the junction of Sheringham Avenue
and Ellerman Avenue, follow the path down into the park and do a right at the
T-junction. The Shot Tower lies a few hundred yards further along. For
directions to Crane Park
click here.
Saturday, 24th May 2008
Herb Walk along Twickenham Riverside as
part of Western Herbal Medicine Awareness Week
Time: 11am
Cost: Free of charge
Additional information: The walk will start outside the White Swan Pub.
Meet by the slipway, opposite the White Swan pub, Riverside, Twickenham (TW1
3DN). The walk is scheduled to take place along the tow path, which is tarmaced
and suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
For directions
click here.
Sunday, 25th May 2008
Herb Walk in Crane Park as part of
Western Herbal Medicine Awareness Week
Time: 11am
Cost: Free of charge
Additional information: Meet outside the Shot Tower in Crane Park. The
walk is scheduled to take place along the river side path, which can be uneven
and muddy and along the upper tarmaced path.
Directions: If you enter Crane Park at the junction of Sheringham Avenue
and Ellerman Avenue, follow the path down into the park and do a right at the
T-junction. The Shot Tower lies a few hundred yards further along. For
directions to Crane Park
click here.
Note:
Walks will last for approximately one to
one-and-a-half hours. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate to the
weather on the day. Children should be accompanied by their parent/s or
guardian/s.
Spaces are limited; you are therefore advised to call Bergitte on 07711 539 488
to book your place.
Remaining spaces on the day will be allocated on a first come, first served
basis.
Workshop
Friday, 30th May 2008
Basic Herbal Aid for the Home as
part of Western Herbal Medicine Awareness Week
Ever wondered what traditional remedies you have in your kitchen that could be
used to help treat a variety of everyday ills? Come along with your child to this interactive
and informal workshop to find out!
Venue: Shot Tower, Crane Park
Time: 10.00am to 12.30pm
Cost: £5 per adult and £3 per child. This fee includes the cost of
materials provided.
Additional information: Parents/guardians and children between the ages
of 6 and 11 may attend. Parents/guardians will be expected to work together with
their children during this workshop and will be responsible for them throughout.
The workshop will involve making some basic herbal preparations and discussing
simple home remedies for every day ‘ills’. Advance bookings are required and
spaces are limited, please call Bergitte on 07711 539 488 to make a booking.
This workshop is being run in conjunction with London Wildlife Trust.
Directions: If you enter Crane Park at the
junction of Sheringham Avenue and Ellerman Avenue, follow the path down into the
park and do a right at the T-junction. The Shot Tower lies a few hundred yards
further along. For directions to Crane Park
click here.
Western Herbal Medicine Awareness Week runs from 23 to 30 May
2008
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