Macknade Fine Foods are hosting an in store talk by Paolo Arrigo of Franchi Seeds on Thursday 20th April from 6pm.  More details and tickets, £10, can be obtained by contacting:

http://macknade.com/community/whats-on/events/journey-seed-plate/

Franchi Seeds are one of Europes oldest seed suppliers, growing seeds in a similar climate to UK so they thrive here.  They raise a huge range and are extremely good value in my experience.