Before Christmas a few of us had a chat in the pub about getting together to try and mend local household goods to try and reduce waste. Since then we have managed to get a lovely team of skilled repairers together who are willing to Read more…
The last year has just flown by – we signed the lease on the 25th June last year, so to celebrate a whole year of being on the site and to share our story with the community, we are having a summer garden party and open day on 13th July Read more…
We’re having a book swap and plant sale! Bring good quality books for children and adults, and DVDs to swap like-for-like (bring 5 take 5 or donate for extra!). Ginny and the wildflower nursery team will also be there selling their plants. Have yourself a cuppa and stock up on Read more…
Would you like to meet new people and have a cuppa and a chat? One of the things we have wanted to do for a while is to be available to open the common room for people to come and enjoy a tea or coffee and meet new people. Now Read more…
As promised, we are running our next workshop on Sunday 19th May, 10:00am-12:00pm in the Medway block, Higher Ground, Allendale. Come and make a colourful bracelet and learn how to master a few basic macrame knots, adding your own detail with different beads. Perfect for a personal gift or for Read more…
We are having another volunteer day in May. As some of you may know, as well as developing the veg plot we are also looking after the communal part of the site for the general public to enjoy, like the public footpaths the top area planted with trees which we’re Read more…
Here it is! After having so much interest in the prospect of an apple tree grafting workshop, Honest Graft who are a community interest company from Newcastle who work with community orchards, are coming to run a fantastic workshop for our project next month. It will be on Sunday 24th Read more…
Due to the success of our wreath workshop last year we are running another this December. Come and make a beautiful winter wreath which can be used year after year, and decorate it as you please with woven in foliage and, dried oranges and ribbons. All materials, spiced tea and Read more…
Thanks to some proper hard work on the last volunteer days and our snazzy new sign (I’ve been very excited about this) the building is starting to look really smart. Now we are looking for some more helping hands to help finish it off on Saturday 6th of September. We Read more…
Wednesday 26th September – 5:30-7:30 in the Medway Building If you’ve seen our site lately, then you’ll know how much it has changed over the summer. This is something we should all be proud of. We want to thank everyone who’s pitched in, whether it’s through volunteering, donating or just Read more…
