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The WFGA (Working for Gardeners Association): advancing horticulture, changing lives. Runs WRAGs: the best practical training scheme for gardeners

 Cirencester, UK
wfga.org.uk
Joined January 2013
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Our wonderful @WFGA_ WRAGS trainee, Scarlett completed her last day @PelhamPlants today. Scarlett has been with us and @GardenHouseBtn on a collaborative placement. We wish her well in her gardening business in Brighton! Thanks Scarlett, you’ve been a joy to work with! 👏👏👏 – at Laughton, England
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Our Therapeutic Gardens Manager role is open for applications until 31st July. highground-uk.org/about-us/j… Please share with anyone who would be a perfect fit! @theRCOT @WFGA_ @thrivecharity #outdoorsisbetter #rootstorecovery #horticulturaltherapy
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None of what we do would be possible without our team of volunteers. To join us, please don't hesitate to contact Anna Baker Cresswell here ...

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Not got any cash? No problem, most of our fantastic #Hertfordshire open #gardens accept #cashless payments, meaning you can still visit and enjoy a #cuppa and delicious home made #cakes! Our #gardens are a great day out for all the family.
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Garden Open Dates 2023 driftwoodbysea.co.uk #sussex #gardening @macmillancancer @MacmillanSE @NGSOpenGardens @SussexNGS @GWmag #gw2for1 #sussex #gardening
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JOB ALERT! Viewfield Garden Collective is recruiting an Assistant Gardener. Closing date 7 May. WFGA is recruiting a Chair. Closing date 1 June. Friends of Seaview Charitable Trust is recruiting a Trustee. Closing date 30 April.
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We're seeking an experienced Plant Records Officer 🌱 The post holder will support the management of the Living Collections plant records (currently BG-Base). More details: ow.ly/Z3ap50NlFNe #Vacancy #HorticultureJobs #Horticulture #PlantRecordsOfficer #PlantRecords
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@WFGA_ What a lovely comment to find in my Christmas card from a WRAGS trainee, I had in my gardening team twenty years ago. It's made my day #gardening #gardens #Training #Christmas
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I’m doing a talk about Chinese Gardens for the ⁦@WFGA_⁩ on February 13th wfga.org.uk/product/online-l…
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay
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The WFGA are looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees...full details here charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-j…
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Thanks to the Horticultural Judges at the London Harvest Festival @LambourneEnd @WFGA_ @MPGALondon @FarmersCompany @SFarms_Gardens
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WFGA@WFGA_5 Aug 2022
@WFGA_ are looking for new trustees to join our Board. A passion/interest in horticulture, education & garden careers. We need specific skills. Check here for more details wfga.org.uk/wp-content/uploa… Good luck!
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The Big #ButterflyCount has officially started! 🦋 Our butterflies need our help more than ever. This is why we are urging everyone to #CountThemToSaveThem to help us conserve them! 💚 Get involved 👉 bigbutterflycount.org #SaveButterflies
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🗣️ Greta Thunberg berates the villains of climate change at Glastonbury "Hope, Thunberg told us, was something that was earned. "You could have heard a pin drop halfway up the Pyramid arena. Perhaps that’s hopeful in itself" telegraph.co.uk/music/concer…
Greta Thunberg delivering a speech at Glastonbury CREDIT: Leon Neal/Getty

ALT Greta Thunberg delivering a speech at Glastonbury CREDIT: Leon Neal/Getty

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WFGA@WFGA_9 Jun 2022
Opportunity to work with us @WFGA_ A selfemployed p-time role as a Regional Manager. Must live Oxon/Bucks For all T&Cs Apply by 31/07. wfga.org.uk/working-for-the-…
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Discover the history of the #RHSChelseaFlowerShow buff.ly/3Nl4P2Y
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We have several great series of talks starting next week 😍 Take your pick from: 6-part series on #C19th gardens 5-part series on Historic #Roses 4-part series on Forgotten #Women #Gardeners thegardenstrust.org/events-a…
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#WomensHistoryMonth Katherine Mina Courtauld of Knights Farm was a founding members of The Women's Agricultural & Horticultural International Union (now Working for Gardeners Association @WFGA_) donating Courtauld House, London for office space. #GirlPower #BraintreeMuseumAtHome
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The event has officially begun! Come and chat to some of our exhibitors 🪴 #gardenpressevent
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Thank you!
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