Harvest, pick, prune and prepare your garden this September. September is a busy month in the garden as you harvest crops, prune and divide, and prepare for autumn and beyond. Harvest timeBecause the month of September is a transitional month for the weather and the seasons, it is a busy month for gardeners, especially as […]
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If you’re looking for something fun to do this September, don’t forget the Rail and Ale trail which South Cambridgeshire District Council published last May, alongside the Meldreth, Shepreth and Foxton Community Rail Partnership. The Trail takes you on different walks from local train stations to village pubs within a 35-minute walk showcasing beautiful locations
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Celebrating 21 years of making and installing beautiful interiors Embarking on a journey to a new kitchen can feel rather daunting – there are so many decisions to make – design and layout, cabinet style, worktops, splashbacks, flooring, appliances, handles, lighting, decorating, electrics, plumbing – and all this may be in addition to building works!Why
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By Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com In recent years British summers have seen long spells of hot dry weather which can be bad for our gardens, here are some ways to deal with it.Whilst summer is the perfect time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour in the garden, it can also be a
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A hidden gem in the countryside Little Gransden is a village that seems to have stepped straight out of a picture postcard. Just off the A428, the village is brimming with history and character, boasting a stunning 13th-century church, a windmill steeped in heritage, and bluebell woods that burst into vibrant bloom every spring. It
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In recent years, we’ve developed a greater sense of environmental responsibility. Why not take this ethos into the garden too? Instead of buying plant labels you can make your own by washing out used plastic milk cartons and cutting them up into strips. Put a point on one end and use a permanent marker to
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At the most recent Royston Repair Café in May, owners were asked to bring broken items in readiness for the warmer summer weather. They didn’t disappoint – of 23 items booked in, volunteer repairers achieved 16 fixes, including a garden umbrella, a lounger, two hedge trimmers, a garden spade, and three pairs of sharpened garden
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Air cadets from 2484 (Bassingbourn) Squadron were out and about at the Royston Town Fayre recently, to promote their organisation to prospective new members. Cadets were able to demonstrate skills such as first aid, fieldcraft and STEM. They were keen to talk about their recent activities such as air experience flying and Easter camp, and
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By Rob Bullock robbullockauthor.blogspot.com Welcoming wildlife into our gardens can be rewarding for many reasons, need not cost the Earth and can help the planet.Starting your wildlife friendly garden plan begins by researching and monitoring what is currently visiting your garden and what you might expect with a few changes. Starting small can make a
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The seventh round of South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Communities (ZCC) grants is now open, offering a share of £125,000 to successful applicants.The grant scheme supports projects which help reduce carbon emissions or ‘lock up’ carbon, as well as projects that foster community engagement on climate change. Since its launch in 2019, the scheme has awarded
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Pictured, Finch’s Close, Stapleford, open in June The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,300 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake. Thanks to the generosity
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As the weather warms up and you venture out to the countryside, why not elevate your family days out with these essential items?Clever clothesWe are blessed with an abundance of green and glorious countryside, largely thanks to our temperate and wet weather. That’s why it’s wise to invest in light, breathable garments and one light,
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