Old School Gardens, off Allan's Lane (road to Rose Cottage)

[Ruth Roberts]

For those who don't know these are located down Allan's Lane - which is the road down to Rose Cottage - off the Lower Road by the side of what used to be our Council Houses.

Its situated behind what was Crunwere School - and is a field given to the village in the 19th century for recreational purposes.



For pictures (and directions) of how nice it looks since Mr John James of Summerbrook organised its clearance -take a look under Community Association.

Free children's workshops are arranged for the end of August.

[Ruth Roberts]

Mr John James of Summerbrook being interviewed this morning by Pembrokeshire Radio about the Youth Workshops at the Old School Gardens tomorrow and Friday.

[Ruth Roberts]

Children's Workshops -30th & 31st August.

Just a quick update until the 'official' version gets here.

The two days went off very well - weather good most of the time and the activities seemed to have been enjoyed by all.

There are now lots of lovely birdboxes scattered around plus an interesting bug box. The woven 'igloo' is great and should improve with age - also the woven 'seats' and 'spider's web' make interesting features.

The two totem poles look very robust and have great carvings -they are due to be 'raised' tomorrow (Saturday).

The Gardens were really busy with villagers dropping in to see the activities and have a chat - a great way for everyone to get to know each other.

This is the busiest these gardens have been since we don't know when. Lets hope this is the first of many activities held there.



And a big 'Well Done' to all those of the Community Association who helped make the two days a success and who did preparation work beforehand and to those who came along from the Princes Trust to show how the items were made. Also to Rev'd Sarah Geach who visited.

Pictures will be added once I get the camera connection working and will be on the Community Association page!

[Ruth Roberts]

Just to let you know that the two totems are now upright!!

They look very impressive -really nice that they've got the date on them.


One has, among other things, a lovely owl and ivy and the other has a sunflower and a swallow - plus the children's names.

Have taken photos so they should soon be on the Community Association page.

[Ruth Roberts]

Community B.B.Q 28TH September

As a result of the project above a DIY/ Cook it Yourself B.B.Q was held in the Old School Garden, on Friday 28th September from 5.00 pm onwards.

The items made by the children over the two days were there for all to see, as was a display of photographs that people could view and order.

The weather was kind to us - a lovely sunny evening for late September. There were lots of B.B.Q's and lots of smoke, but luckily there was a light breeze to carry it away!

I didn't count at the time but I think we had just over thirty people there.

We stayed from 5pm to about 7.30 - the time flew with cooking and chatting. Its lovely to have an outdoor area where we can have these get-togethers and perhaps more can be done next year here through the summer months.

The two totems had been waxed again and looked even better than before.

Well done to those of the Association who organised the photographs, B.B.Qs, seating, extra food, tables and chairs. And thanks to Peter for supplying the music and the provision of water from Theresa and Calvin.

By the time we were leaving it was getting quite dark - going home I gave three rabbits quite a scare in Stoney Road!

[Ruth Roberts]

Community Carol Service
Sunday 16th December -3pm
A Community Carol Service will be held at 3pm at the Old School Gardens with Rev'd Sarah Geach - but in the Village Hall if very wet. There will also be refreshments back at the Hall afterwards.

Everyone is welcome - please come along and join in with your community.

[Ruth Roberts]

Spring in the Gardens:-

[Ruth Roberts]

Photographs taken after the clean-up on 25th April 2008:-

[Ruth Roberts]

10th May - our very own Bluebell Wood and little nest boxes actually being used!