Join Stroud Valleys Project and willow weaver Norah Kennedy as we tackle and tame the willow tunnels and dens in Stratford Park! Its two years since we worked with the community to plant some fabulous willow tunnels and dens in the play area at Stratford Park, and its fair to say these watery wonders are […]
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Drop in and join us to celebrate the re-opening of the Museum with special snowdrop inspired activities for all ages. Meet the gardeners and find out about the pioneering Giant Snowdrop Company of Hyde, visit a special plant sale and snap up some snowdrops for your own garden, enjoy tea and cake in the Walled […]
Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku) is a gentle, nature-based therapeutic practice developed in Japan during the 1980’s to help reduce stress and improve mental and physical wellbeing. Although Shinrin Yoku is translated as “forest bathing”, there is no water involved, the term rather describing a state of becoming fully immersed in the forest atmosphere through awareness, […]
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
For our February herb walk, we’ll meet at Long St Car park, Dursley at 10am. We’re looking to explore varied habitats of town green, hedgerow, field, lane and riverside to see what’s peeping up where as the days lengthen. Do wrap up warm and join us. Wear sturdy footwear and expect mud. On this walk […]
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Something a little bit different from The Cotswold Gardening School. Our first day course where you bring your drawing materials with you and work on a planting design example live in class with support from Caroline.
Understanding human consciousness as a component of the ecological process, we will seek to inspire a creative response to the seasonal cycle. Participants will explore the connection between nature, human nature, and the quest for authenticity. Integrating ecological principles, ritual, and myth participants will develop a deeper awareness of the significance of time and place. […]
The Garden Cafe at the Chantry Centre has built a reputation for its fantastic home baked cakes and savouries, along with good company and chat. When the weather’s good, there are benches in sun and shade in the garden; and in any weather you’re welcome indoors, even with muddy boots. Find the cafe through the […]
Join Artist-Gardener Ruth Illingworth for an introduction to ecoprinting on paper. Using flowers from the Museum’s Walled Garden and leaves from Stratford Park you will create and come away with an A4 ecoprint. You will also learn about which leaves and flowers produce the best prints. Ruth will supply a handout of how to repeat […]
