The Strawberry Cream Tea Afternoon was a great success this year.  The sun shone on the Farming Life Centre on Sunday afternnoon, and the farmyard was soon buzzing with visitors.  The refreshments were so popular that there were queues out of the kitchen and by late in the aftenoon we had run out of scones and cake.  Apologies to anyone who was disappointed.  There was lively music and Appallachion dancing from Wicked Soles. It was lovely to see the owls that Penny brought with her, and the little ducklings!  Sue Mulroy was busy with her pots and kiln, and Simply Flowers received a lot of visitors.  The static engines provided much interest as ever. Thank you to the Peak Wool Heritage Group, Brian and Margaret Oven and Borderland Voices and the Friday Club for their fascinating displays.  Indeed, thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered on the day or came along to support us.  Well done.

The first Steering Group Meeting took place on Thursday 12th June to negotiate the lease of the site and to move forward with the design of the Garden. 

Penny is making great progress on plans for the garden at the Farming Life Centre.  Watch this space for news of volunteer opportunities.  In the mean time, if you would like to help brighten up the court yard, Alison and the Social Group will be selecting flowers for the planters - again, watch this space for dates. 

The Farming Life Centre is delighted to welcome two new members of staff.  Penny Ward is our new Community Development Worker, leading the Health Trainer Project and the Garden Project, amongst others.  Alison Morton is our new Activities Co-ordinator, organising the Social Groups and Remeniscence Resources.  We hope you will join us in wishing them all the best.