The ceilidh revival continues with a fundraising night of extraordinary talent in aid of The Comfrey Project. With Monster Ceilidh Band, the UK’s top young ceilidh band performing a ‘called’ ceilidh, supported by talent from the US (Christi Andropolis) and the most talked about folk/blues act in the region (The Benwell Project), this is a [...]
Author Archives: Yvonne Hartnett
Hive Arts and the Comfrey bring bees to life
27 February 2012 – 11:47 am
The Comfrey Project gardeners have been working with Hive Arts to create short animations using bees and flowers. “The Comfrey gardeners are a lovely group to work with” said Hive Arts leader Jess Mills. “The animation features flowers, bees from other countries, butterflies and a moving aubergine. Bright beautiful colours!”
Read our Annual Report 2010-11
27 January 2012 – 11:59 am
It’s been a busy year! This year we made lots of new friends – both on the allotments and further afield. We took part in Refugee Week and the Moorside & Newcastle Allotment Shows; at the Ouseburn Farm we sampled the jams and preserves, and had our first experience of weaving with willow. We were [...]
Guardian excited by Comfrey projects
23 January 2012 – 11:42 am
It’s wonderful to be noticed, and noticed we were when Ruth Jamieson mentioned The Comfrey Project in her Guardian gardening blog this weekend. Titled ‘The Revolution will be composted: adventures in radical gardening’, Ruth’s blog looks sure to be a must-read. Follow it here: http://gu.com/p/34py7
Winter Clubs
16 January 2012 – 3:31 pm
Because it’s far too cold to be out in the garden, we’ve a number of winter clubs for our participants. Do any of them interest you? Get in touch. GARDENING CLUB Want to learn about gardening, seed sowing, weeds, and planning for next year? Join our gardening theory class, in a warm classroom with a [...]
Recipe of the month
5 September 2011 – 12:43 pm
Courgette Leaves Ingredients Courgette leaves 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 onion 1 green pepper Method In a large pan, gently cook the onion for five minutes, until soft. Add the chopped courgette leaves Add tinned tomatoes, bring to boil, then reduce heat, cover pan with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes. Season to taste [...]
Refugees’ stories of loss, exile and rebuilding
1 August 2011 – 11:11 am
Listen and try to understand: Refugees’ stories of loss, exile and rebuilding Mandy Jetter was the manager of the Comfrey Project until 2009 and has just published a highly-readable publication which looks at refugee issues such as: When do you decide it’s too dangerous to stay and you have to leave? What are your priorities [...]
Visit to Baltic Arts Centre
25 July 2011 – 12:09 pm
Organised as part of Generations Together supported by Gateshead Council Arts and Cultural We went to the Baltic with our friends from Edbert’s House to take part in some art activities. Following a tour of the Baltic, a first for some of us, we worked with Karen Davies to make some textile work inspired by [...]
Willow Weaving at Moorside Allotment
25 July 2011 – 12:03 pm
Funded by Your Homes Newcastle After participating in a willow weaving workshop at the Ouseburn Farm, we decided to go ahead and arrange some workshops for the rest of the gardeners at the Comfrey Project. It’s an excellent activity as it provides an opportunity for working together, and is practical, so language is not a [...]
Soup Stories
8 March 2011 – 3:49 pm
Members of the Comfrey Project, Edberts House and Gateshead Council’s Cultural Volunteers have worked together with ceramic artist, Paul Scott, to create our own personal soup bowl designs. Using illustrations, photographs and text we have created patterns inspired by our memories, and lives in Gateshead. Working with chef, Sam Storey, we created a delicious soup, [...]
