SOW YOUR SEEDS AND PLANT YOUR STORIES
Calling all women growers, farmers, gardeners, nature lovers, seed sowers and storytellers
Rewilding, regenerative farming, natural healing and community growing will be amongst the themes of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations at Lynne Franks’ SEED Hub in Wincanton, held in partnership with the Balsam Centre.
Special guest Sarah Dyke MP will be in conversation with Balsam Centre CEO Sue Place, sharing their stories growing up in farming families as well as discussing the role of women in today’s growing world.
A series of panels, talks and workshops will also be taking place during the day. These will feature successful local women entrepreneurs, farmers and community leaders including Chelsea Flower Show winner, landscape designer and organic, rewilding advocate, Bruton-based Lulu Urquhart; Somerset flower farmer and author George Newbury; award winning flower essence producer Saskia Marjoram; award-winning farm shop matriarch and farmer Ruth Kimber and Dorset sheep farmer Rachel Hall, who, together with others, will be sharing their stories and giving their views on the current challenges for women in farming and growing.
Says Lynne Franks: “Traditionally women have been at the forefront of sowing seeds to feed their communities since we stopped being nomads and it has never been more important for us now to take leadership roles in ensuring connection and healing of the land for our children, grandchildren and the generations to come.”
A simple ritual honouring Mother Nature will start the day’s activities followed by an introduction to the day’s theme by Lynne. This will include an overview of the work she is currently doing through the SEED Network, encouraging the use of barter alongside virtual seed tokens to encourage women to support each other in business and community
Other activities taking place during the day include a SEED Swap, talks by local organic growers, children’s activities and discussions on the importance of Forest Schools and children learning how to connect with nature from an early age.
Workshops will be held at the end of each panel where inter-active discussions, demonstrations and information will be shared.
Snacks and drinks will be available during the day which will finish with a Gratitude Circle to complete the gathering.
All ages and genders are welcome. Admission is donation-based and it is preferable for tickets to be booked in advance to ensure you have space at what is already proving to be a very popular event.
You can pre-book your tickets at www.seedhub.uk/iwd25
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