Due to government guidelines regarding Covid-19, our weekly meetings are postponed until further notice. We will keep you updated when we are able to re-open. Unfortunately we have had to cancel our Family Fun Quiz in March. We will continue to offer support via our social media accounts.
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.
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
Thursday, 5 March 2020
Moors for the Future Talk
We recently spent a fascinating morning with Jody from Moors for the Future. We learnt about the power of sphagnum moss and how it's being used to replant areas moorland that have been damaged by industrial pollution. Locally, barren areas of Kinder Scout have been restored by conservation work and planting plug plants of sphagnum moss, which helps to stabilise peat and regrow vegetation.
Monday, 2 March 2020
Map Skills and Navigation
Dave from Fell Running Guide led a really interesting and informative session on map skills for us. We left feeling more confident and empowered to explore our beautiful countryside. Perfect for our next group walk.
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Book, Clothes and Recipe Swap
In February we had a very successful clothes, book and recipe swap. As part of our effort to reduce waste and recycle more, members brought in items they no longer need.Anything leftover was donated to charity shops. We invited New Mills Wives group to join us, they are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. We hope to still be meeting in 50 years!
We also planted local snowdrops in First Steps Nursery garden, snowdrops are one of the first food sources for pollinators. We've got lots of flowers and veg planned for the nursery later in the year.
Saturday, 1 February 2020
Walk With Women's Group
Our members got out in the fresh air today and enjoyed a bracing walk.
We did a four mile circular route through New Mills to Mousley Bottom, up to Hague Bar, across the golf course and back to Chalkers.
Group members have expressed an interest in doing more outdoor activities so are we are looking forward to our next walk already.
Saturday, 25 January 2020
Winter Litterpick
We found a lot of rubbish including a mobility walker and a car tyre! Many thanks to the New Mills Litterpick Party for loaning the equipment to us.
Sunday, 12 January 2020
Brainstorming Session
At our first meeting after Christmas we had a brainstorming session. Members came up with lots of great ideas for future sessions so we can start planning the next few terms.
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