Written to celebrate National Tree Week, November 26th – December 5th 2022 I have often thought, if I was a bird flying over St Ann’s Allotments, I would see a woodland. Though when you get down into it the mix of trees is something quite different. The trees all feel like they tell a story…
November brings a change in seasons, a further turning of the Earth’s axis. From blue skies to golden sunlight and stretched shadows. From lush foliage to berry studded hedgerows and forest fungi. As the nights draw in and the air is crisp, it can feel comforting to curl up at home. But November, and Winter,…
This year, STAA undertook a restructuring of our small team of staff to better enable us to serve our communities. We’re delighted to announce that Lucy Kennedy has been appointed our new Service Manager for Horticulture, Nature and Volunteering. Here is what she had to say about her new role: “I started with STAA as…
7-11th November 2022 is Trustees’ Week – a date marker to all those working in the not-for-profit sector to celebrate the fantastic work that charity trustees do. Here at STAA, staff members and volunteers are regularly thanked by the local community and partner organisations for the work we do – but none of it would be…
Have you ever stopped to admire the beauty of a delicate spiderweb lined with dew? Or the bright yellow of the first daffodil of the year? What about stopping to listen to the silvery song of a robin on your way home? Scientists are increasingly studying the beneficial effects that nature can have on us,…
Dear friend, Autumn is my favourite season, and with the hot weather and rain we’ve had this year, the colours are set to be stunning! I hope you enjoy the display over the next few weeks. Autumn is also one of our busiest times, as we look forward to hosting our biggest event of the…