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WREATH MAKING
Hanging around for Christmas
We love seeing Christmas wreaths adorning doors – they look all smart and inviting in equal measure. But why spend lots of money on one from a store when you can sign up for a Christmas Wreath workshop organised by The Parks Trust and create your very own?
Better still, all the materials needed to make your wreath will be natural and harvested from the parks in Milton Keynes.
Your wreath will be made from hazel and dogwood, yew, ivy and other seasonal greenery.
No previous experience is necessary, and aside from taking home your festive ‘crown,’ you’ll also learn skills that you can take with you and use year in, year out.
Refreshments will be served in seasonal style; a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie will help the creative flow!
No need for booze? No worries – nonalcoholic alternatives will be available.
The two-hour sessions will be running on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 8, 9 & 10.
To book, visit theparkstrust.com
Over in Northampton, Delapré Abbey invites you to partake in its wreath making sessions using natural materials which will be foraged from the Abbey grounds.
Sessions run at 10am or 2pm on December 5, 6, 10, 11, 17 &18 at a cost of £20 per person – numbers are limited to a maximum of 14 for each session, so don’t ‘wreath’ it too late before booking!
Make your own Christmas Wreath at The Parks Trust organised workshops on December 8, 9 & 10
At Whilton Locks Garden Village in Daventry, you can book up for a wreath making workshop which will begin with a talk and demonstration from their horticultural experts to get you ready to let your inner florist flourish.
The gardening hub will provide everything you need to produce your own wreath to take home.
Energy levels will be kept up with homemade soup of the day and a warm baguette and tea and coffee included in the price. You are invited to get creative on December 1 or 2.
Stanwick Lakes Craft Fair
Wellingborough’s wildlife haven will welcome many artisan sellers and crafters selling a variety of products – from pet accessories to clothes and candles during the weekend of November 19 and 20.
The visitor centre will also be suitably festive and the café will be selling traditional Christmas gifts.
For more information visit stanwicklakes.org.uk
Willen Hospice Santa Dash
18th December 2022 - Willen Lake
Get the whole family dressed up and join hundreds of Santas as you ‘dash’ around Willen Lake North to support your local Hospice. Adults - £15 | Children - £10 | Entry includes Santa suit* We kindly ask you to fundraise £100 to support our care. Thank you.
