Fleetneedles Forage
Claire Fleetneedle shares her journey of discovery into the remarkable uses of our wild flora and fauna.
Fleetneedles Forage: Festive Flummery and a History of Christmas
Every year I try to pin Christmas down – an atmosphere, a perfect gathering, a woodland walk on a crisp December day.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Burning Summer
It’s been a weird summer over here at Fleedneedles Forage.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: May Trees
The month of May is always the blossom month to my mind, but as the apple, pear and cherry blooms begin to fall the hawthorn is just coming into its own.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Slug-Hunting and Fertilising the Natural Way
We have some pretty resilient slugs down our way happily munching lots of things, not least foxgloves, a plant they are supposed to loathe.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Idle Women’s Physic Garden
As the first Spring shoots appear, my mind inevitably wanders to what more I can squeeze into my little garden.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Fermenting Fun (or winemaking for beginners)
So 2017 has departed and most people are trying to stick to whatever New Year’s resolution they’ve set themselves.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage does Glastonbury – the town
My first trip to Glastonbury was to the festival in 1995 when the town was a passing blur before we joined the throng.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: The Roses of the North
Roses are an enduring icon of the North: red for Lancashire and white for Yorkshire.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: how do you like them apples?
Apples are taken for granted in our supermarket multi-choice world.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Deck the Halls
It’s hard to believe it’s December and Christmas is upon us. It’s the time of year when fairy lights in various hues begin to adorn houses along our street, and Christmas trees appear overnight with neon twinkles and gaudy baubles.
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The Northern Soul Awards 2018
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15. Here’s our list of winners, along with the Highly Commended and Special Mentions for each category. Congratulations!
https://awards.northernsoul.me.uk/the-2018-awards/the-2018-winners/
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