February newsletter 2023
Dear friend, Have you seen Spring bulbs emerging yet? It won’t be long before we can celebrate the first daffodil of the year, shortly followed by bright tulips, delicate cherry…
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The three P’s
For those of you who’ve experienced a tour of St Ann’s Allotments, you may recall that the principles of Victorian gardens, such as our allotments, were ‘Privacy, Pleasure and Peace’.…
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January newsletter 2023
Dear friend, We hope you’re having a good start to the new year, and if you have resolutions around trying new things, learning new skills, and being outdoors then we…
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[The] Trustee in me; Cabbage Poetry
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…
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The joy of winter
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,…
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December newsletter 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.…
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