Allotment Socials!

Did you know we use our allotment to host allotment socials?

Music amongst the Marrows! 

Our June allotment social began with a ukulele workshop which saw lots of UPLIFTER’s come along to use the multicoloured ukulele’s provided by the amazing Chris McShane who is just the most fantastic teacher and really puts the fun back into teaching! It was lots of giggles and lots of songs all in the theme of gardening and the weather!

Musician Ryan Lauder joined UPLIFTERS for more lovely sounds around the fire with lots of marshmallow action, lots of chip butties and even a little bit of gardening thrown in!

Berry Baskets! 

Of course we live in a country where we can never rely on the weather! Therefore our July allotment social sadly had to be moved indoors on account of the rain, however it didn’t stop UPLIFTER’s from enjoying a great social which involved a fabulous workshop with Karina from 'Whittle and Weave' who has been weaving baskets for over twenty years and has an astounding knowledge of all things Willow!

UPLIFTER’s learned that it's not easy to make a basket, it is in fact quite hard work! Strong hands are a must! It made for a real bonding experience amongst the group with blood sweat and tears going into the making of the baskets – quite literally – hands were cut and frustrations mounted, but it was totally worth it to see the finished articles! 

As the thundery forecast continued, the evenings music was also brought indoors where Craig and Luke from Undergroove entertained the crowds with funk, blues and rock music whilst pizza was being devoured! 

Never one to let the weather put us off, this alternative allotment social was far from a wash out!

With thanks to Barnsley YMCA for the generous use of their allotment, we look forward to lots of future fun on the patch!