AngieJun 2, 20202 minLocked Down but Not OutSo much has been happening these last few months with the Corona Viris pandemic and these were months for which we had so many plans....
AngieMar 11, 20202 minNecessity, the mother of invention?There's still been lots happening down in the Barker Street Micro-Meadow, despite the rotten weather we have had recently. We'll soon be...
AngieJan 14, 20202 minFoxy FriendsOur chilly pottering around the micro-meadow continues and we are formulating a plan to address each of the really great suggestions made...
AngieOct 20, 20191 minGoing NutsWinter is of course now fast approaching and OL1y and Co are busy getting ready by stashing away as many hazelnuts as possible! The...
AngieAug 12, 20191 minCut BacksOur meadow has certainly taken a lot of punishment during the recent downpours and was perhaps not looking it's best when the First...
AngieJul 24, 20192 minJudgement DayWell, today we welcomed the Britain in Bloom Judges who came to take a look at our humble micro-meadow. It was so nice to speak to such...
AngieJul 16, 20192 minTeapots & PoppiesAnother busy week of keeping on top of all things wild in the micro-meadow. We have already harvested some lovely poppy seeds with the...
NickyJul 7, 20191 minLiving the DreamThe warm weather has arrived, and as we potter around weeding, watering and feeding our little plot of heaven, we can now relax more and...
AngieJul 2, 20192 minGreat NewsExciting news folks - We have been successful with our bid to Oldham's amazing Green Dividend fund and have secured the monies to install...
AngieJun 25, 20192 minWell,well well!For anyone who doubts that there are significant wellbeing benefits to community projects such as the establishment of our micro-meadow,...
AngieJun 15, 20192 minPoppin' Up All OverThere's just no stopping our beautiful Poppies from bursting into life. It seems that at least they are enjoying this rainy weather....
NickyJun 10, 20191 minSimply Buzzin'Working in our micro-meadow we've noticed a lot of bees buzzing around, working just as hard. They seem to be particularly drawn to the...
AngieJun 1, 20192 minThe Birds & BeesThe wild flowers have certainly gone wild in our Micro-Meadow and mother nature is certainly doing her stuff - the blue tits have...
AngieMay 28, 20191 minThe Little ThingsIt's so very much the little things which can bring a community together. Like deciding to use scraps of disgarded materials to try and...
AngieMay 18, 20191 minCommunity Growing TogetherWell what a difference a fortnight makes. I have just returned form my jollies to find the micro-meadow has really grown into what can...
AngieApr 20, 20192 minBlooming Lovely!Our squirrel friends have been enjoying regular feasts of peanuts, brazil nuts and various pieces of fruit and veg - they seem to be...
AngieApr 10, 20192 minGoing up the wall!Our green wall has finally been fitted and has been expertly planted up with some lovely coloured plants. These should trail nicely and...
AngieApr 2, 20192 minSpringing into ActionWe're really chuffed that we now have both doors of the Community Centre and our second bobbin table in the yard finally painted. We kept...
AngieMar 24, 20192 minWooden You Know It?Another busy session for our Eco-Group. We have made a new wooden weather deflector strip for the community centre's front door and also...
AngieMar 21, 20192 minPhew, what a week!Well, hopefully we are now over the rotten and indecisive weather, and spring has finally sprung! We've planted some wysteria seeds...