Community growing project in Peterborough, promoting sustainable lifestyles & raising awareness of environmental issues via practical work/events.
Joined March 2009
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The Green Backyard retweeted
8 Aug 2020
Our #SmokeAndMirrors @greenbackyard was the "best bonfire night ever" - it also happened to have theatre, live music, beatboxing and fire sculpture inn a city-centre community garden (eat your heart out @burningman) 2/3
ALT Image Description: wooden sculpture of trees on fire
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30 Apr 2020
All of us at The Green Backyard send our condolences and love to the family of Louise Coles at this difficult time. Louise was a valued trustee and friend of our charity and will be greatly missed for her thoughtful and down to earth contributions.
peterboroughtoday.co.uk/heal…
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28 Apr 2020
We're looking for new trustees! In particular we'd like to find people who can fill the following roles:
Treasurer - somebody with accountancy skills would be best suited to this role.
Health & Safety - someone… instagram.com/p/B_hQ7fsjVsG/…
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The Green Backyard retweeted
22 Apr 2020
Happy #EarthDay2020 Looking forward to a Venusian full-moon 🌕 in Taurus this eve? To celebrate the generosity of lady nature, here's another podcast interview from The Verbatim #GREEN_SpacePlay project, with Jake, a young adult working @greenbackyard 🌳
streamlyric.co.uk/verbatim-g…
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The Green Backyard retweeted
31 Mar 2020
Online Chat & Draw workshop
1st April 6pm
Email ruth@metalculture.com
Metal is inviting those who identify as female to come together & talk about what’s important to them.
Participants will be supported to draw &doodle their responses to conversations.
bit.ly/2QYbDZK
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#EveryDayCounts if charities and other voluntary organisations are to get the financial support they urgently need from the chancellor @RishiSunak.
This thread explains why⬇️
#coronavirus
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18 Mar 2020
Site will be closed to the public today whilst we consider how we respond to latest government advice on Covid-19.
We want to ensure that we have processes in place to limit any risk.
We apologise for any inconvenience, and hope to have a further update for you this evening.
9 Feb 2020
SITE CLOSED: due to the high winds, we have taken the decision to close the site as it is not safe. @Backyard_Food is also closed.
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The Green Backyard retweeted
30 Jan 2020
As Veganuary draws to a close, will you be sticking with it?
We have some great @BonsanVegan products in, including #worcestersauce.
Open Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 11am-1.30pm.
#vegan #organic #veganworcestersauce #sustainableswaps #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal
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The Green Backyard retweeted
2 Feb 2020
What's your favorite combo? We have the most #ethical tea and coffee in Peterborough! We also have some unusual #mylk, powered by peas! 😀
@EqualExchangeUK @Steenbergs #Sproud @OatlyUK
#plasticfree #zerowaste #vegan #organic #fairtrade #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal
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The Green Backyard retweeted
It was a cracking day! Thank you @NicolaDay78 and all that braved the cold into our beautiful green space @greenbackyard 🙏🏼💚🌍
25 Jan 2020
I attended the @XRPeterborough People’s Assembly today. Lots of great ideas shared and connections created. Hugely valuable event. #ClimateCrisis #ExtinctionRebellion
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The Green Backyard retweeted
5 Jan 2020
10% off all these refills and more, throughout January 😃
Open Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 11am-1.30pm
#januarysale #ethical #sustainable #vegan #organic #fairtrade #plasticfree #zerowaste #refill #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal
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The Green Backyard retweeted
12 Jan 2020
Need a wake up this morning? We have just the thing! Our new #refill: #coffee beans.
Decaff also available.
10% off all refills in January!
@EqualExchangeUK
#delicious #coffeebeans #coffeelover #fairtrade #organic #zerowaste #plasticfree #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal
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The Green Backyard retweeted
18 Jan 2020
Another new refill... #pecans!! And with 10% off all #refills throughout January, it's the perfect time to stock up 😊
Open Saturdays 11am-4pm and Sundays 11am-1.30pm
#refill #plasticfree #zerowaste #organic #vegan #ethical #sustainable #eco #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal
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The Green Backyard retweeted
19 Jan 2020
New product! To celebrate @veganuary we're now stocking vegan mallows from @Freedommallows :) We've also got new vegan chocolate from @montezumas & more!
Open 11am-4pm on Saturday and 11am-1:30pm on Sunday.
#vegan #veganuary #ethicalshopping #sustainablepeterborough #shoplocal
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1 Jan 2020
Some of The Green Backyard / @Backyard_Food team were joined by members of @TransitionPboro and @XRPeterborough this morning for a litter pick from Fletton to site. Didn't we do well :)
We hope to make this a regular thing, keep your eyes peeled for more info 👀
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The Green Backyard retweeted
30 Nov 2019
Froglife are looking forward to seeing all of the visitors to @greenbackyard Christmas Fair on 7th Dec. Join us and pick up a bargain. Visit: thegreenbackyard.com/events/ for more info #Christmas #Gifts
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30 Nov 2019
Huge thanks to the The Milton Golf Club Tree Iron Society :) peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news…
The Green Backyard retweeted
23 Nov 2019
It is here! Today we will be at Thrive Vegan Festival, at Bushfield Leisure Centre. Come along and say hi, and check out all the amazing things on offer!
The shop will also be open as usual.
#vegan #organic #ethical #plasticfree #christmas #thrive #sustainablepeterborough
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