May 21 Newsletter
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President's Welcome What a mixed bag of weather we have had. One minute we needed sun cream and our plants needed watering, and the next we were looking for winter coats and hoping our flowers wouldn't become frost damaged! |
Idle minds | |
| May | Armchair gardening for a rainy day - try this Plant Quiz or a Gardening word search. Plant Quiz answers. |
| Are you one of those people for whom the name of that plant is on the tip of your tongue? Try the 'Plant Snap' app. Basically you install the free app and take a picture on it. It will then set about identifying the flower or plant you have photographed. Isn't technology great! | |
| Reading recommended by some of our members. Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by Lisa Schneidau (ISBN: 9780750981217) The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of plant folklore and wisdom, from the magical yew tree to the bad-tempered dandelion. Here are traditional tales about the trees and plants that shape our landscapes and our lives through the seasons. They explore the complex relationship between people and plants, this is an essential collection of stories for anyone interested in botany, the environment and our living heritage. The Botanist's Daughter by Kayte Nunn (ISBN: 9781409190530) Two women, separated by centuries. Can one mysterious flower bring them together? Fast-moving and full of surprises, this is an intriguing story about the strength of women who, for their own reasons, are willing to travel halfway across the world. This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay (ISBN: 9781509858637) A funny, moving and insightful celebration of the everyday heroes of our NHS. Kay reveals the realities of working for the NHS with visceral honesty but also with humour, never losing sight of the huge significance of the work itself. | |
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Idle cooks | |
| May | Some Seasonal Salad ideas from Bev. Why not try them with one of these delicious smoothies. |
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Idle hands | |
| May | If you were inspired by our April zoom demonstration and your starter kit, here is Bev's recommended Introduction: Beginner's Guide to Needle Felting by Susanna Wallis (ISBN 9781844482511) Learn how to make charming cards, pictures, jewellery, a bird and even a figure from wool. |
By now you should have received your Sunflower card. We hope you will all take part in the little competition and have a go at growing your sunflower seeds, and we hope to hear from you about your progress and any tips you might want to share. Of course, if you’re hoping to win one of the prizes you may wish to keep your green finger growing secrets to yourself until after the winners are announced! Haha. We are also hoping you’ll share with us any unusual comments you get about yourself for you to write on your Sunflower's petals. Julie says "I asked my friend's granddaughter to fill in a petal for me and she put ‘clean, tidy and smells nice!!’ Oh from the mouths of babes..." And if you need some inspiration, take a look at the world record! Good luck everyone. | |
Big knitters needed for little hats! Innocent are once again supporting Age UK by adding knitted hats to their smoothie bottles and donating 25p to Age UK for each one sold, so your little hats will make a big difference. There are some great patterns for knitting and crotchet on the Big Knit website. | |
| Here are some ideas for home-made natural hand creams - moisturising and scented with essential oils. Pamper your skin after planting or weeding in the garden. | |
| Unwind as you colour your own secret garden flowers. | |
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Idle thoughts | |
| May | This is the place where we will share members' feedback and ideas. If you have had a great experience you think others might enjoy, either locally or further afield, please let a committee member know. Your comments can be anonymous if you wish. Please contact us using the details in the programme we posted through your door. Click here to see this month's Thoughts. We are looking forward to hearing from you. |
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Idle voices | |
| May | A favourite from our Sing for Fun group - sing along with Dean Martin. Sit back and relax with this classic from Jimmie Rodgers or follow the English Country Garden lyrics and join in. |
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Idle bodies | |
| May | 18 Form Qi Gong |
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Idle archive | ||
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