Do: Use the Bank of England inflation calculator to work out how much £130 in 1947 is worth today.
Do: Discuss what you can infer about the prestige of leek shows based on the value of the prize.
Do: Look up how to grow leeks.
Do: Come up with a “special brew” to make leeks grow extra big.
Do: Try growing your own leek. How big can you get it to grow?
Do: Write an instruction guide on how to grow a leek.
Do: Look at videos and photographs of leek growing in the north east. What is the biggest leek you can find?
Do: Come up with a recipe book of leek inspired dishes.
Do: Have a leek growing competition.
Do: Create a poster to advertise your leek show. Think about other activities you might include – could you compete to make the best leek recipe? Will leeks be the only vegetable you’ll grow or could you compete to grow other things too? E.g., tallest sunflower, biggest courgette etc.
Do: Create a vegetable patch for your school or home.
Do: Discuss the benefits of growing your own food.