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Gardening Taster FREE  

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Code: T25CQ1988  

Location: Hurst Farm  

Cost: Free  

Starting: Tuesday 07 October 2025 

Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)

Time: 1.00pm 

By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.

 

Description

Never gardened before, already enjoy your garden but want to know more then come along to one of our tasters and get some guidance from people that can help and hopefully grow your interest!

Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you've never gardened before, know a little, or lots but would like to improve your knowledge and skills in a practical environment with the support of our experienced and knowledgeable tutor. Our Tailored Learning courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.

How will I learn?
This is an outdoor course based in a community garden with practical activities with guidance from your tutor.

What will I need?
Please wear clothing suitable for the weather and you don't mind getting dirty. You may wish to wear boots or wellies and gardening gloves, if you have them, and waterproofs for rainy days.

Are there any other costs?
This course is free and there are no other costs.

Additional Information
You may wish to progress onto a short gardening course or one of our other courses to help you progress into further learning or employment.
  

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Time and duration

Start Date: 07 October 2025
Start Time: 1.00pm
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 1

Location

Hurst Farm  
DE4 3ED  
 
  
   

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