Hi all So the time has come to organize the next gathering is there anyone available? it wouldn't take much time from each person if we have more volunteers! I would suggest between 1-2 hours every month or even every week? The tasks available could be: -Skype meetings and discussing event structure and content. -Time table and workshops -Publicity, marketing, flyers, emails -Bookings, creating event bright and answering emails. -Time keeping during the event -Facilitating during the event -Offering a skill share or leading a subject exploration during the event -Recording, reporting, photos, filming. From previous events done collaboratively its really easy and fun when there is a good gang of you so don't be shy if you feel you might not have much time to offer, the more the merrier. Nicole has offered Brook End- The date available is 25th to 27th of May (put it in your diary) I feel like this is the best option at the moment and we can just go with this. Good news! We have been given a grant fro £400 to help us make the gathering awesome by the good folk of Green Scythe Fair who have a bit left over from their event. So we are going to use some of that money to help us offer discount places to local farmers and growers, also to get some bits and bobs for practical soil workshops. I'm going to be trying to gather people to the organizing group and start the ball rolling I very much hope some of you will put your hands up to help make this Soil Hack Gathering excellent. Yours Frank