Hobbycraft from Newton Abbott in Devon recently supported a craft weekend for kids at Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard, Somerset. As part of their Easter Eggstravaganza, the creative weekend was a first for Ferne and introduced over 100 local children into the world of crafts. A huge range of materials were donated by Hobbycraft, enabling the children to glue, stick and paint numerous creations. These included making animal masks, foam Easter baskets, decorated Easter egg pictures and Easter cards. Even more fun was had learning how to use glass painting kits, pompoms and pipe cleaners. Full story: Read more
Pressure Builds at Kelways Plants for RHS Chelsea 2015
Its just 8 weeks to go until the 2015 Chelsea Flower opens its doors to the world. In a sleepy corner of Somerset, Kelways Plants is humming. With over 23,000 plants being contract grown for 7 Main Avenue and Fresh Show Gardens, and many thousands of others ready for last minute additions and trade stands, the nursery is overflowing with plants. Gary House, Kelways Nursery Manager and his youthful yet experienced team of local staff have the 18th May firmly ingrained in their heads. Full story: Read more
AN INVITATION TO VE DAY VETERANS
The Legion calls on VE Day veterans to play part in national commemorations. The Royal British Legion will join the nation in marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) over the weekend of 8-10 May. A series of national commemorative events will take place in London, and community events and celebrations are being organised across the country. Full story: Read more