Gardening hours for summer 2014!

Please note that the gardening hours for this summer will be as followed (starting May 12):

Tuesday 4-6pm
Thursday 4-6pm
Sunday 4-6pm (followed by a quick meeting)

Come and join us in the garden anytime!

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