Crowland Abbey Poppy Drape 2025
In the past 2 years we have, supported by the Strictland Brothers, affixed our large poppy drape to the Abbey in October. This was started by Julie Smith in 2023 who had the vision for this project. The drape has been well admired by many over the last two years and this year we are aiming to give it a refresh. Crowland Cares, Pins and Needles Group have taken on the task of knitting more poppies to assist this. these poppies will be added to the drape in September / October this year before remembrance day. Anyone willing to knit poppies should hand them into Crowland cares by the beginning of September. Anyone willing to help sew on poppies should contact Sue, secretary@crowlandhub.com. Knitted poppies need two wool strings on the back to be used for attaching to the drape.
Working with Southview School
During the past year The Crowland Community Hub has worked in partnership with Southview Primary School to support the educational journey of their pupils. This started with a training package for school staff to support children with speech and language challenges. This is in place and working well. In addition we supported the purchase of three chickens who have been happily accepted into School. These chickens have taught the children many skills such as responsibility, Looking after, caring for, feeding, watering cleaning and of course collecting eggs. The eggs are also used for the cookery club where we supported the purchase of resources to enable this club.
Coffee, Cake & Natter
Making Mondays more enjoyable - On Monday 14th April we started the first of our monthly Coffee, Cake and Natter events. With homemade cake, a bit of soothing music ladies, gents and little Thea joined us to enjoy a morning of chill and chat. our next event is on Monday 12th May and our bakers are ready to make cake to be enjoyed with a nice coffee or Tea or Juice. Anyone is welcome to join us at the Community Hub at these events.
