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[The] Trustee in me; Cabbage Poetry

Jobs at STAABy Holly James December 21, 2022

I had the honour of becoming a STAA trustee earlier this year. When it comes to my own (Beeston) plot, I am, indeed, a lazy cold-weather gardener; sometimes, when I get…

The joy of winter

WellbeingBy Holly James December 21, 2022

I’d like to challenge the idea that Winter is dreary and miserable – hear me out. My mum loves weather. She loves looking at rain and skies through the window,…

December newsletter 2022

NewsletterBy Holly James December 6, 2022

Dear friend, At this time of year, we just want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been involved with us by coming to events and volunteering.…

Paul’s story – Volunteering with us for 14 years

VolunteeringBy Holly James December 6, 2022

Paul has been supporting our nature conservation project ‘Urban Nature’ for 14 years, bringing with him a wealth of experience and expertise from his career. This is his story of…

Severn Trent Community Fund: Urban Nature update

Update and newsBy Holly James November 16, 2022

You may recall earlier this year we ran a little campaign to get votes towards our entry for a Severn Trent Community Foundation Grant. Whilst we weren’t successful in winning the…

November newsletter 2022

NewsletterBy Holly James November 9, 2022

Dear friend, We have a lot to celebrate, as this week is Trustees Week and we’d like to offer a huge thank you to the unsung heroes of our small…

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