KatyMar 81 minAnd we didn’t need the lights!This was our first after school session where we didn’t need the greenhouse lighting- it’s definitely spring! And we used our first...
KatyJan 301 minHow to 3D your textiles!Our textile projects are developing nicely- this week, we were looking to create three-dimensionality. With a lovely pile of assorted...
KatyJan 91 minArt sessions…You can see our talented young artists’ work on the Crow Wood Facebook page, but here’s a quick summary of the sessions before Christmas!...
KatyJun 4, 20211 minDerby Umbrella sessionsWe've just done our fourth session at Annie's Place, the centre where Derby Umbrella run their sessions for children and adults wth...
KatyFeb 19, 20211 minNews: More making at the plotBecause it wasn’t raining, and the ground wasn’t flooded, and the ground wasn’t frozen...we did some more outside jobs at the main...
KatyFeb 12, 20211 minNews: Jobs on the allotmentOver the past few weeks, we've been doing lots of jobs on the allotment. Despite the mud, rain, snow and ice, there's been plenty to do!...
KatyJan 12, 20211 minProject: Christmas tree whiskIf you had a real, cut Christmas tree, or you’ve been pruning a fir tree (but NOT leylandii or yew!!), then this is a lovely project to...
KatyDec 8, 20201 minNews: Keeping busy in the cold weather!The weather might be pretty grotty at the moment, but we find plenty to do on the allotment... We try to keep a balance of more...
KatyNov 25, 20201 minNews: It's still busy on the plot!Despite the weather becoming a bit grey and damp as we get towards winter, we still have lots of jobs to do on the allotment. Today, we...
KatyNov 24, 20201 minNews: Woodland Trust Tree Charter eventWe are so excited to be part of this year's Tree Charter event! Our home education art groups and forest school group have been working...
KatyNov 12, 20201 minNews: one-to-ones with vulnerable youngsters continueWe are very happy that our one-to-one respite support sessions can carry on through the current lockdown. This week, after cooking some...
KatyOct 31, 20201 minNews: Thinking about springAs well as lots of cooking, our young half-term allotmenteer has been helping to create a couple of little corners for some spring bulbs....
KatyOct 22, 20201 minNews: Strawberries in October?The Saturday volunteers have been taking out the remaining squash plants, as even though they keep producing flowers, they won't be able...
KatySep 21, 20201 minNews: Busy in the allotment!We’re really enjoying the autumn feel of the plot- lots of things to harvest still, and some lovely warm weather. But it’s definitely...
KatySep 15, 20201 minNews: Sunshine and gardeningWe are so glad that the allotment has plenty of space to work in! No one could have predicted that we’d now need space for social...
KatySep 10, 20201 minNews: Woodworking on the plotToday, it didn't rain on our lovely volunteers! During our last session, we all got extremely wet in the rain, so we were very happy to...
KatySep 6, 20201 minNews: Very small art...Our art groups have been experimenting with puppet making - we started off with 3-stick puppets, then moved on to figures made around a...
KatySep 5, 20201 minNews: Story making at the allotmentHaving lots of different materials about during our sessions means that people can really get into things that they enjoy - including...
KateSep 5, 20202 minTool care time!Cleaning and sharpening your tools regularly keeps them working well and means they're as safe as possible to use. Plus, it's the...
KateJul 11, 20202 minActivity of the day: Make an oat, rice or bean herbal microwave hot bagThese are lovely and reassuring if you’re feeling a bit under the weather or it’s cold or just generally could do with something warm....