March in the outdoor classroom

March in the Outdoor Classroom

What have the Education Team been up to this March in the outdoor classroom? Our groups this month have enjoyed looking for signs of spring in between lots of rain! There have been plenty of muddy boots and dashing into the polytunnels to shelter as well as to taste our...

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In the Garden – February 2024

The season is galloping away; February is a very busy month in the Garden! Head Gardener Helen tells us what the team have been doing to get ready for a productive season. The fruit cage We’ve finished pruning everything in the fruit cage; from red and black currants to gooseberries,...

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Charity Chatter: Autumn/Winter 2019-20

We are excited to announce the first edition of Charity Chatter, our bi-annual newsletter, is now here! Featuring updates on our projects and successes for the charity over the recent months. A huge thank you to all our volunteers, supporters and donors…it is you support that enables us to continue...

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Fundraiser – new job opportunity at Tuppenny

An exciting opportunity at Tuppenny has arisen for an experienced, goal-driven and resourceful Fundraiser with a proven track record. Working closely with me and the Charity’s Trustees, the fundraiser will be responsible for developing a strategy and action plan to generate income for the charity. We’re currently evaluating potential candidates...

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Bees and Apples

Abi will be running the last of her children’s summer workshops on Tuesday 29 August and is themed around bees. Pollination is a subject that we convey to all visiting school children and most get the opportunity to visit our hives. We feel it is a very important topic and...

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Creative writing: Elements of Nature: Water

March 22, 2017 – March 22, 2017 Main Road Map and Directions | Register Description: During a series of writing workshops with Lizzie Chittleboro we explore the elements of: earth, fire, air and water using the natural world for inspiration. This month’s theme is Water. The workshop is suitable for...

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Tuppenny Explorers Club: Pesto Passion

October 10, 2016 – October 10, 2016 Main Road Map and Directions | Register Description: A nature-themed after-school club for 4-11 year olds. We will be using ingredients from Tuppenny Barn to make our own pesto and then eat it! We will also be learning about what is growing on...

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