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Helping with the Willow harvesting at Craik Farm
Posted on 09 January 2025
We’re currently harvesting willow rods at Craik Farm. Sessions at the plot are usually held from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm, weather permitting. During January, we’ll be harvesting Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting on 17th January, wit
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Christmas Tree Skirts
Posted on 22 October 2024
With the nights drawing in and the clocks about to go back, it will not be long before the Christmas season is here. Last weekend, members of the Bowden self-help group were busy making Christmas stars and innovative Christmas tree skirts. The tree
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The First 2024 Beginners' Basketry Workshop at Bowden
Posted on 23 January 2024
The first 2024 Beginners' Basketry Workshop was held at Bowden Village Hall on January 20th and 21st. Karla Pearce was the workshop tutor, and six beginners attended the class. The images show Karla demonstrating techniques to members of the course.
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Borders Group Picnic
Posted on 15 August 2021
Despite an unpromising forecast, the weather held for a visit to David and Tamsin's willow plot at Craig in the Borthwick Valley on the 7th of August. Nine Northumbria Basketry Group members enjoyed the visit, and it was good to catch up after
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