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We added some corrugated sheets of plastic, which should deed into the guttering and waterbutt nicely. Powered by Rooibus tea and cheese biscuits it was lovely, what a few! Mike also installed a bench to make enjoying it even nicer.

We have been preparing the beds in both our allotments and already started planting a few things. Garlic and shallots, and oh so much Rhubarb, are in the ground. Beans are in the ground ready to go to! We’ve also got plenty of fruit on the go with kind donations of Raspberry canes and Loganberry bushes. We’re also trying out Goji Berry bushes.

We have a new volunteer Jill, who is another font of gardening knowledge.

And we’ve also dug a pond! And Frank has been climbing on lots of roofs.

Collaboration D.N. Frost Fantasy Author

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See You Tonight for the tea tasting! #Folkestone #Tea #TeaTasting #Talk #Herbalism #LyndaJones

We hope you’re feeling thirsty! See you later for the tea tasting and talk! Lynda Jones : Hello there, I’ve decided to do a “question and answer” session about my work. I felt that would b more helpful than choosing one subject that might not suit all. Please note though, I can’t be specific about your own personal health issues outside the consultation setting. I look forward to meeting you 😃…

See you Thursday for the tea tasting and talk! Here's a little #poem about #tea #Folkestone

Not long until the tea tasting and talk! What blends are your favourite? Click here for more information on the event.  Here’s a poem about tea from our columnist Dave Horn: The kettle boils Signalling the end Of recent toils Time for tea! A dear one calls And from all around they descend Just one cup of tea Is the source of such glee! A time to rest and share Make it herbal And it’s even healthy…

One week until our tea tasting and talk from Lynda Jones ! #Folkestone #TeaTasting #Tea

We hope you’re feeling ready for some teas!  We certainly are! Click here for more information.  See you in a week!

There was still somethings to do.  Frank cut our dishevelled green house into small car sized pieces.  The rest of us, and then Frank, gave the apple tree a haircut so hopefully this year’s apples will slightly more healthy.

Even the sun was pale today!

We’ll have a range of teas, some we’ve bought and some that have blended by Cantiaci members in-house at Kipps’ Alehouse, Folkestone. Expect delicious teas and leave your tasting notes!

This time we have invited guest speaker, local herbalist Lynda Jones! Lynda will speaking about healthy living through herbalism and the power of herbs!

Join us at Kipps’ Alehouse, Folkestone on Thursday 9th February at 7pm for some amazing tea inspired times!  Below is our poster some photos from last year!

Click here for the Facebook event.