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Another good reason to visit us in April is to stock up on vegetable seeds to plant directly outside such as early carrots, beetroot, peas, parsnips, radish, spinach – well the list just goes on and on at this time of year. Alternatively, buying vegetable plants gives you the opportunity to try a number of different varieties. So what about the eating? A welcome addition to any meal is a pinch of home grown herbs. Herbs are relatively trouble free plants which romp away in the comfortable conditions found in most gardens. They generally need a free draining soil and some like rosemary, thyme, sage and oregano prefer full sun. Slightly shadier conditions are favoured by chervil, rocket, red mustard and parsley. Create a tapestry of colour and texture by placing chives alongside purple sage and variegated thyme. Just keep snipping away at the plants to keep them in control and encourage new growth.

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Saturday 21st AprilCropredy Pre-SchoolStation Road, Cropredy, OX17 1PUOpen Day and Easter Party.An opportunity to come and visit the Pre-school and join in with some Easter activities which include an egg hunt, face painting, crafts, a range of delicious home-made cakes and other activities.The event will take place from 2pm-4pm. If you can’t come, but would like more information about the Pre-school, visit our website at www.cropredypreschool.org.uk or phone us on 10295 750210.

Thursday 26th April Veritas Bar 13-14 North Bar Street, Banbury, OX16 0TF Wine Tasting & Fondue - 7.00 pmTelephone : 01295 268873 French Wines These evenings are relaxed and informal, we don’t aim to bamboozle you with wine jargon, we just want you to feel welcome, relaxed and most importantly enjoy our wine and food. You will enjoy a two course meal starting with a Fondue Savoyarde. This classic French Alpine dish is served in a communal pot and eaten by dipping long stemmed forks with pieces of bread and vegetables into the melted cheese. A chocolate fondue will follow for dessert with a platter of dipping fruits. On each of these evenings your wine host will talk you through a selection of four to six wines. Each of the wines can be ordered on the night for you to enjoy at home. Website: www.veritaswinebars.co.uk

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Saturday 28th AprilCar Boot Sale - organised by The Friends of Newburgh Primary SchoolCape Road Car Park£5 per pitch, all sellers welcome, no need to book. Sellers allowed to park and set up from 8.00am onwards sale starts at the same time. For more information or questions.

Sunday 20 May 2012.Epwell Mill - Open Garden for NGSMedium-sized peaceful garden, interestingly landscaped in open country, based around former watermill, with terraced pools. Spring bulbs in April, azaleas in May and early autumn colour in September. White double border; productive vegetable garden; a haven for wild birds. Open: Suns 20 May, 2 Sept (2-6).Admission £2.50, Children free. Times: 2-6. Visitors also welcome by appointment. Open for charity.Epwell Mill, nr Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 6HGWebsite: www.ngs.org.uk/

Wednesday May 9th to Thursday May 24thMIDDLETON CHENEY ART GROUPThe Middleton Cheney Art Group will be holding their annual Art Exhibition in the Library at Middleton Cheney from Wednesday May 9th to Thursday May 24th. It will be open Mon - Fri 2pm - 6pm, Sat 10am -2pm, Sun 1pm - 4pm. The Art Group has been in existence for five years and meet once a week for three hours for painting, drawing and chatting. The tutor, Caroline Chappell, teaches mixed media, drawing and painting techniques and also holds one day workshops through the year. Coach trips to exhibitions are occasionally arranged and are usually very enjoyable with good attendance.It is a small friendly group, who also socialise for lunches and outings.We hope that our loyal fans will visit as usual and hope that we can encourage new visitors. We would like an opportunity to show off our work, including unfinished ones and you might see something that you would like to buy, as some will be for sale.If you are interested in joining the group, there will be information available.

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