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The Benefits of Volunteering
It’s Volunteers’ week June 3rd to the 7th and this year it’s its 40th anniversary. So, whilst we appreciate the volunteers that support...


Speedy Red Lentil Falafel
Hello everyone, Karen here with another time saving recipe. This time for falafel! For me, Falafel is a staple. I love it! There's a...


Find Hap 'pea' ness with these Pea and Butterbean Fritters
Welcome to another super fast, super easy recipe, tried and tested by Karen. This one is straight from Deliciously Ella's book 'Quick...


ÇİĞ KÖFTE: Vegan Turkish Spicy 'Meat'balls
I'm sharing this recipe inspired by a trip to France last year where we found this a Vegan Turkish fast food restaurant, that became our...


Gingerbread, Gingerbread, Ginger all the way!
Karen here, with another ginger recipe (I blimmin' love ginger!). This recipe is not just for Christmas, although its flavours...


GBBO Botanical Week Inspired: Dandelion & Burdock Brownies
It's that time of year again: The Great British Bake Off is half way through its season. I've been watching although unlike a couple of...


An altogether different way to do business - Co-op Fortnight
Hi everyone it’s Becca here and did you know it’s Co-op Fortnight this week (and last week) Co-ops offer a different way to do business...


A Rum Good Deal! Rum Tasting & World Refill Day
Hi, it’s Becca here and this blog is all about rum. Last month we went on the Salford Rum Company’s Spiced Rum Experience. Village Greens...


What's round and sounds like a trumpet?
A crumpet of course! Karen here and with a blog that's all about crumpets! Bake Off has been back for Stand Up To Cancer and so my...


A Good Thyme In The Garden
As I’m writing this it is Friday 14th April, National Gardening Day. I’ve just spent my morning the same way I spend every Friday...
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