Mercian Herb Group

Affiliated with the Herb Society

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Diary 2009/10

For more details contact Debs Cook Tel: 01332 231653

Date	Venue	Type Of Event
Thursday 13th May 2010  7.30pm	Berkswell Cricket Club, Meetinghouse Lane, Balsall Common, CV7 7GE>	Meeting - "Our Favourite Culinary Herbs". In October last year we had an informal evening "Pampering With Herbs", several members all did a little something, from aromatherapy hand massages, showing how to make simple creams, chatting about making herbal shampoos and making face masks and salt scrubs. It was so successful and everyone had such a good time that we want to do it again a few times this year but with different themes. Please let Debs know if you'd like to contribute to this meeting with a culinary tip, recipe etc. Come learn something new and share the delights of herbal cookery. Feel free to bring along your favourite herb cookery books for other members to browse. Herb of the Month: Lemon Balm
Thursday * 10th Jun 2010  19:30pm	Carrie's Garden Rugby	Group Activity - "Herbal Soap Making ". For a change we're off to the garden of one of our members to share a glass of something herbal and try our hand at making herbal soaps. There will be a small charge for this meeting to go towards the cost of equipment and ingredients. Which members will be emailed about closer to the date. Note this event is being held in Carrie's Garden, not the Cricket Club, contact me for details.
Sunday * 4th Jul 2010  11.00am	Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5QJ	Group Visit - "Hardwick Hall Herb Garden, The Herb Garden Nursery & Picnic ". Group outing to Hardwick Hall Herb Garden in Derbyshire. Meeting at 11am in the car park of Hardwick Hall. Day begins with a tour of the Herb Garden, then a picnic lunch (contributions by everyone) then on to the 'Herb Garden Nursery' in Hardstoft not far from Hardwick Hall to see their herb garden displays and buy new herbs should you wish. Further details re prices etc will be added nearer the time. NB: Herb Society members get a 10% discount at the herb nursery. Note this is an extra meeting this month taking place during the day. Further note the date has changed from the 13th June.
Thursday * 8th Jul 2010  7.30pm	Berkswell Cricket Club, Meetinghouse Lane, Balsall Common, CV7 7GE	Meeting - "Lavender Night". Lavender has so many uses, culinary, cosmetic, medicinal and for crafts and is one of the most popular herbs. Regular MHG members share their favourite uses for lavender, and why they think its such a useful herb with more appeal than for just 'old ladies'. Come along and sample lavender goodies from lavender biscuits and cordial to lavender bath treats, lavender tincture and salve. Get advice on the best lavender to grow, which ones to add to the garden and which to avoid. Herb of the Month: Lemon Verbena
Thursday 12th Aug 2010  7.30pm	Berkswell Cricket Club, Meetinghouse Lane, Balsall Common, CV7 7GE	Meeting - "Herbal Hair Care". Making your own hair care products using herbs is easy and fun to do. Learn which herbs can be used to dye hair, make shampoo, conditioners and dry shampoos using dried herbs, herbal infusions, oils and other natural ingredients. Herb of the Month: Henna
Thursday * 9th Sep 2010  7.30pm	Berkswell Cricket Club, Meetinghouse Lane, Balsall Common, CV7 7GE	Meeting - "Preparing For Winter: DIY Herbal Remedies For The Winter Months". Nows the time to begin making tinctures, syrups and warming salves for the winter, and for considering what herbs and herbal preparations are most useful during the darker months of the year. Herb of the Month: Elder (Berries, Flowers, Leaves & Bark)
Thursday 14th Oct 2010  7.30pm	Berkswell Cricket Club, Meetinghouse Lane, Balsall Common, CV7 7GE	Meeting - "Trick Or Treat: Halloween Herbs, History, Folklore & Uses". Join us to learn about the folklore and history of herbs traditionally linked to Halloween: Mandrake, Wormwood, Belladonna, Mugwort, Cloves, Garlic, Pumpkin and more will be discussed. We'll look at ways these herbs were used in the past and look at ways some of them are still used today. Given the time of year we'll also be brewing some halloween treats in the collective cauldron. Also this month members will be holding our annual herb produce swap so if you have any spare tinctures, creams, dried herbs, jars etc then bring them along to swap with others for something you don't have. Herb of the Month: Horsechestnut
Thursday 11th Nov 2010  7.30pm	Berkswell Cricket Club, Meetinghouse Lane, Balsall Common, CV7 7GE	Meeting - "Herb Crafts For Christmas". Making herb scented items such as dream pillows, bath sachets, scented paper & ink, scented candles, herbal table decorations and edibles that can be given as gifts or used around the home during the festive season. There will be an additional charge of £2.50 per person for this meeting to cover the cost of materials. Herb of the Month: Chillies
Thursday 9th Dec 2010  7.30pm	Jenny's House Coventry	Social - "Festive Gathering". Bring along some herbal food to share with the group, this ia a very informal gathering. There will be a fun herb themed quiz, secret Santa and members will be swapping herbal recipes suitable for the festive season. Come along and have a glass of warming mulled wine (non-alcoholic version also available). Herb of the Month: Bay

At each meeting as well as a talk by a speaker, tpics so far include Herbal Detox, Starting A Herb garden From Scratch, Herbs For The Menopause, Eating The Herbal Flowers, Making Herbal Creams & Salves and Spring Cleanings With Herbs. Each month we have a herb of the month, and general time is given to chat about all matters herbal, plus we hold a monthly raffle.

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Chairperson - Debs Cook
Secretary - Jenny Jones
Treasurer - Sam Peckett

Where meetings include practical demonstrations a small charge may apply to cover the cost of materials.

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