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Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Free children's gardening workshop at Dobbies' Livingston store
This hands-on workshop will spotlight garden tools and the summer gardening jobs that these tools can be used for, followed by a fun activity. Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting children to come along to its free-to-attend Little Seedlings Club, taking place in its Livingston store this June. This hands-on workshop will spotlight garden tools and the summer gardening jobs that these tools can be used for, followed by a fun activity. Dobbies' Little Seedling Club offers free, fun and educational monthly sessions for children across the country. These workshops involve hands-on activities where children can come together and learn about a variety of different topics in a friendly group setting. Garden Tools is taking place at the Livingston on the morning of Sunday, June 1, where children will learn about key gardening tools, from the history of the very first tools used during the Bronze Age, to the kinds of things they help us with when it comes to growing plants and looking after gardens and green spaces. Attendees will then find out what gardening jobs can be done this summer, from watering to pruning and planting, with advice on the best tools for the jobs, before getting the chance to make their own watering can-inspired art. Dobbies' Events Programme Manager, Ayesha Nickson, is excited to welcome families across the UK along to this fun-filled event. She said: 'Our Garden Tools Little Seedlings Club workshop at our Livingston store has been designed to engage children and get them curious about gardening. 'Our free monthly sessions involve games and a crafting activity where children can make something to take home to keep the fun going. 'Dobbies is a great place for families to come together, whether it's to experience our free Little Seedlings Club, to let off steam in the soft play, or enjoy a delicious treat in the restaurant where children can eat for £1.' To find out more and book a space on the Little Seedlings workshop at Dobbies' Livingston store, visit
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Free children's gardening workshop to take place at Somerset garden centre
Dobbies Garden Centres is hosting a free children's workshop in Somerset on Sunday, May 4. The Glorious Grass event at the Shepton Mallet store is part of the Little Seedlings Club, which aims to educate children aged 4-10 about gardening. The upcoming workshop will focus on all things grass. Children will learn about how it grows from seeds, its role in the ecosystem, and its importance to the environment. The workshop will also look at worldwide grasslands and savannahs, and talk about the animals that make their homes in these areas. Children will also learn about the potential consequences if grass were to disappear. The workshop will be hands-on, with children given the opportunity to learn how to care for a garden lawn. They will also get to take home their own grass heads to grow. Ayesha Nickson, Dobbies' events programme manager, said: "Glorious Grass is a great session for families looking for a free activity at the weekend. "These interactive workshops bring children of all ages together to learn something new in a fun and friendly environment, with support from our knowledgeable Green Team." Booking for the event is essential and can be done at The Little Seedlings Club is a monthly initiative by Dobbies, designed to provide children with a fun, educational experience centred around different gardening topics. The workshops aim to encourage children to learn in a group setting. Children attending the workshop are also welcome to enjoy the soft play area and the children's menu in the store's restaurant. Ms Nickson added: "We can't wait to welcome families with children to our stores, whether it is to enjoy our Little Seedlings workshops, let off steam in the soft play, or to grab a bite to eat from our children's menu in the restaurant, especially as children can eat for £1."
Daily Record
30-04-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Free children's Glorious Grass gardening workshop at Dobbies' Livingston store
Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming children this May to uncover all there is to know about grass; how it grows, where it grows and what we grow it for, at its free Little Seedlings Club workshop at the Livingston store. Glorious Grass is a gardening workshop designed for children aged 4-10 years old and will take place on the morning of Sunday, May 4. Dobbies' Little Seedling Club offers fun and educational monthly sessions for kids in Livingston. These workshops involve hands-on activities where children can come together and learn about a variety of different topics in a friendly group setting. During May's workshop, children will learn about grass, how it grows from seeds and the importance it has on the ecosystem. The experience will cover fun grass facts, worldwide grasslands and savannahs, what types of animals make their homes in the grass and what can go wrong if the grass disappears. Children will also get to learn how to look after the garden lawn and go home with their very own grass heads to grow. Dobbies' Events Programme Manager, Ayesha Nickson, is looking forward to welcoming kids of all ages along to this gardening workshop at the Livingston store. She said: 'Glorious Grass is a great session for families looking for a free activity at the weekend. 'These interactive workshops bring children of all ages together to learn something new in a fun and friendly environment, with support from our knowledgeable Green Team. 'We can't wait to welcome families with children to our stores, whether it is to enjoy our Little Seedlings workshops, let off steam in the soft play, or to grab a bite to eat from our children's menu in the restaurant, especially as children can eat for £1!'
Daily Record
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Free children's Glorious Grass gardening workshop at Dobbies' Sandyholm store
Dobbies Garden Centres is welcoming children this May to uncover all there is to know about grass; how it grows, where it grows and what we grow it for, at its free Little Seedlings Club workshop at the Sandyholm store. Glorious Grass is a gardening workshop designed for children aged 4-10 years old and will take place on the morning of Sunday 4 May. Dobbies' Little Seedling Club offers fun and educational monthly sessions for kids in Sandyholm. These workshops involve hands-on activities where children can come together and learn about a variety of different topics in a friendly group setting. During May's workshop, children will learn about grass, how it grows from seeds and the importance it has on the ecosystem. The experience will cover fun grass facts, worldwide grasslands and savannahs, what types of animals make their homes in the grass and what can go wrong if the grass disappears. Children will also get to learn how to look after the garden lawn and go home with their very own grass heads to grow. Dobbies' Events Programme Manager, Ayesha Nickson, is looking forward to welcoming kids of all ages along to this gardening workshop at the Sandyholm store. She said: 'Glorious Grass is a great session for families looking for a free activity at the weekend. 'These interactive workshops bring children of all ages together to learn something new in a fun and friendly environment, with support from our knowledgeable Green Team. 'We can't wait to welcome families with children to our stores, whether it is to enjoy our Little Seedlings workshops, let off steam in the soft play, or to grab a bite to eat from our children's menu in the restaurant, especially as children can eat for £1!' Spaces are limited and booking is required, reserve a space at *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here . And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here .
