As the days grow shorter and the crisp breath of autumn settles over the land, weaving can be a comforting ritual that honours the spirit of Samhain, a time when the veil between worlds grows thin and the cycles of life, death, and renewal are cherished with reverence. And then - amidst that calm - there's us lot, all bundling together and cackling and chattering enough to wake the dead whilst Anna patiently explains how to weave onto these tiny looms with colourful threads. Perhaps we are a...

Do you need to sow seeds for a meadow? What better way than to get out the decks and play some banging tunes to inspire shuffling feet to start dancing? Get those hands to fling out seeds. Aerate the soil by attaching nails to your boots and march in time to the beat. Be warned, you will discover muscles you didn't know existed. Room to Be joined Skye from the RSPB at the Friary for their Wildflower Rave on Saturday 25th October and yes, it was as fun as it sounds. DJ Lux Lucis was on the...

We hope you’re all wrapping up warm and enjoying the abundance of colour as the season changes so evidently around us. I’m sure you’ll all have noticed how rapidly the daylight is dwindling and how steadily the trees are dropping their leaves. As November beckons, we are fast approaching  Samhain,  which means the next event in our seasonal arts programme is on the horizon - hooray!  Whether you’re desperately clinging onto the summer or excited to lean into the chillier months, an...