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en-form continues to promote
organic box schemes in the area. These are listed below:
| Desmond
Duncans Organic Box Scheme |
This scheme is based north
of Ipswich.
- 100% certified organic
- collects from local growers
- Delivery -
to Colchester, Rowhedge, Wivenhoe,
Clacton, Capel St Mary, Hadleigh,
Manningtree, Ipswich, Sudbury,
Woodbridge, Saxmundham, Framlingham,
Diss, Stowmarket and Bury St Edmonds.
- Supplies:
Boxes
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Approximate
number of items
- includes fruit, root
veg, salad |
Price
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| family |
12 items |
£14.50 |
| large |
11 items |
£12.50 |
| medium |
9 items |
£10.00 |
| small |
7 items |
£8.00 |
- Contact:
01379 652101 Website
http://www.organicsforall.co.uk/
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| The
Organic Box |
This scheme is
operated by The Organic Box in Sudbury.
- Delivery - Free
of charge within delivery area. Sudbury to Kersey, down to
Great Horkesley but will consider other
villages around this area. Delivery to
doorstep.
- Supplies
| Boxes |
Suitable
for |
Price |
| Large
vegetable box |
(5-6
people) |
£14.00. |
| Medium
vegetable box |
(3-4
people) |
£11.00 |
| Small
vegetable box |
(1-2
people) |
£7.50
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| Small
fruit and vegetable box |
(1
Person) |
£7.50 |
- Extra
supplies
| Fruit
selection |
£6.50 |
| Large
eggs 6 |
£1.20 |
| Large
eggs 12 |
£2.40 |
- Variations
- Some contents can be varied
according to your likes and dislikes and
a selection is made from seasonal
availability.
- Area of
production - Sourced locally
when possible.
- Delivery
Date - Thursday or Friday
depending on area.
- Payment
– By cheque or standing order. Pay
on delivery.
- Contact: Jane
Hatton, 10 Lynns Hall, Gt Waldingfield,
Sudbury, Suffolk Tel: 01787 313936
E-mail: jhatton@ic24.net Website:
www.theorganicbox.co.uk
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Local
Leaves Box Scheme
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This scheme is
operated by The Garden and Chicken company in
Bramford, near Ipswich, Suffolk..
- Delivery
- Delivering boxes of organic
and locally produced seasonal vegetables,
fruit and produce to any address with an
‘IP’postcode. To your
work, home or a pre-agreed place.
- Supplies -
Boxes cost £12.00 each (plus
delivery £3.50 per box or free if 3 or
more boxes are delivered to same address)
. A box consists of 10 items all of
which can be chosen by you from the
weekly availability list
- Variations
- Additonal items can be ordered
with Boxes and there are Special
Offers for Regular Customers.
- Ordering A weekly availability list
is posted on the website www.gardenandchicken.co.uk
on Sundays. This can also be
emailed to you . Place your order by Tuesday
evening for delivery on
Friday . Orders can be placed via an
online Shopping Cart or if you prefer a
voice and chat - can be telephoned.
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- Area
of production – Vegetables
grown on the farm when in season
otherwise sourced locally.
- Delivery
Date - Fridays or
collection can be by arrangement from
Bramford.
- Payment
– By cash or cheque.
- Contact:
Anne Telephone: 01473
463765 Website: www.gardenandchicken.co.uk E-mail: gandcinfo@btinternet.com
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| River
Nene Organic Vegetables |
This scheme is
operated by River Nene Organic Vegetables who
operate franchises throughout East Anglia and the
East Midlands. They are a co-operative based in
Peterborough, and operate in partnership with
Riverford Organic vegetables who have developed
schemes throughout the South of England. The
Colchester and Tendring Franchise is operated
from Ardleigh.
- Delivery
- Check website for details
| Boxes |
Suitable for |
Price |
| Fruit and
Vegetable box |
(2-4 people - 7
veg and 3 fruit items) |
£13.00 |
| Large vegetable box |
(4+ people - 12 items) |
£13.50. |
| Medium vegetable box |
(3-4 people -10 items) |
£11.50 |
| Small vegetable
box |
(2-3 people - 8
items) |
£9.00 |
| Mini vegetable box |
(1 person - 6 items) |
£7.50 |
| Range of extra supplies
available to box customers including
eggs, fruit juice and milk |
- Variations
- No variations allowed. 80% of
produce produced by River Nene Co-operative.
- Area
of production – Seasonal
vegetables grown by Farms belonging to
the River Nene Organic Farm Co-operative.
- Delivery
Date - Wednesday - North
Colchester
. Thursdays South Colchester and Wivenhoe
- Payment
– .
- Contact:01206
230769 E-mail:
- Website: www.rivernene.co.uk
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| Hillside
Nurseries |
This scheme is operated
from Hillside Nurseries in Hintlesham and is
registered with the Soil Association. They
provide Vegetable and Fruit boxes, Fruit bags and
organic eggs.
- Delivery - Delivery
area covers Wivenhoe across to
Felixstowe, up to Henley and Hadleigh
including the surrounding areas.
- Supplies
| Boxes |
Suitable for |
Price |
| Large vegetable box |
(4 - 5 people) |
£14.00. |
| Medium vegetable box |
(3-4 people) |
£11.00 |
| Small vegetable
box |
(1-2 people) |
£8.00 |
| Small bag of Fruit |
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£2.30 |
| Large bag of Fruit |
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£3.50 |
| Small Fruit box |
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£8.50 |
| Large Fruit box |
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£11.50 |
| Eggs |
6 eggs |
£1.50 |
- Extra supplies
- During the year lists of
vegetables that can be ordered in bulk
are issued - Potatoes, Carrots, Onions
etc. Organic provisions list available on
request
- Variations - If
there is a vegetable that you never eat (ie
Mushrooms) we are able to replace one
item of equal value in your box.
- Area
of production - Majority of vegetables are
grown locally on producers farm (Hillside
Nurseries) in Hintlesham. Some items are
bought in from other certified growers.
All the fruit is brought in from UK
growers when available but most of it is
imported.
- Delivery Date
- Thursday or Friday depending
on area.
- Payment - All
customers must pay at time of placing
order by cash or cheque.
- Contact - Telephone
01473 652682
- Website:
- www.hillsideorganicfarmshop.com
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