We are a group of women who meet together each week at First Steps Nursery in New Mills, Derbyshire. The aims of the group are to provide support, learn new skills, and work in our community. There is a free creche. The meetings give a chance for child-free time with other mums, to chat, discuss, plan and learn.
Thursday 25 July 2019
Vision Boards
Today we created some boards of our goals and aspirations with images from magazines and brouchures. It was really motivating and helped us focus on the positive things in our lives. It was scorchio this week so we cooled off with ice lollies and we also enjoyed homemade flapjack.
Thursday 18 July 2019
Balsam Bash
We spent a great morning enjoying our beautiful countryside whilst balsam bashing recently. Jill from Transition New Mills led us on our first Balsam Bash. Himalayan Balsam is a non-native plant that has an invasive habit. It crowds out native flora and spreads rapidly on wet ground. It has become a big problem in the Torrs and along the riverbanks of New Mills. Each plant can produce hundreds of seeds, pulling the plants up before they set seed prevents it spreading. Thanks to Jill for guiding us today. Transition New Mills lead regular Balsam Bashes, if you'd like to join them please check their Facebook page for future dates.
Saturday 6 July 2019
One World Festival 2019
We had a stand at One World Festival recently with our legendary tombola. As part of our commitment to being more environmentally friendly we had a display of reusable products from our members, including cloth nappies, reusable wipes and sanitary pads. We had a great day raised £186.92 with our tombola and raffle. Thank you to everyone who donated prizes and supported us on the day.
Thursday 4 July 2019
High Lea Park Litter Pick
We did another litter pick this week in High Lea park ahead of One World Festival. The park was very well kept and there wasn't much litter to collect at all. Thanks to New Mills Litterpick Party for loaning the equipment.
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