Sat 21st Sep 2013

Come foraging for edible & medicinal weeds with natural therapist Allan Wilton

Meet at Penguin Railway Station, Main Rd Penguin rain hail or shine. please arrive early 1:30 pm onwards for prompt 2 pm departure using your own transport to various wild and weedy sites followed by afternoon tea and tour of Allan’s medicinal herb garden in Leith, ends 5 pm. Allan’s now also the Astrotas secretary, responsible for the delicious zucchini butter and scones at many an Astro meeting. He leads a weed walk for us every year with a tour of what’s in season in his lovely herb garden – past lists of our finds. His website north coast natural therapies Please dress for the weather and remember excursions with Astrotas are undertaken at your own risk.

Gluten Free Baking Class

10am - 1 pm saturday 12th october at Penguin Highschool with Robin Ellenberger from Skyranch Bakehouse.

Learn to make three of her breads perfectly, and see demos of pastry and a delicious shortbread. Also previewing her new pumpernikel bread recipe! Each person will bake and take home three products of their choice.

Cost $75 members ( parent/child couple or lone adult ) Child must be primary school aged 8-13 and fully supervised. Only six places available! Non Members $10 surcharge.

Payable at time of booking. Please email your details including phone number when enquiring. Bookings to Carolyn 64253682 or by email reply Bring Apron teatowels notebook pen and containers for your goodies.

choose 3 from this list

Crusty white
Seed
Olive
Raisin-Cinnamon (half size)
Bunsky
Focaccia
Wraps
Pumpernikel