Island maintenance from the Ranger.

22/07/25 I’ve been so busy I haven’t had time to update this blog. I’ve also had a bit of writer’s block so I’m going to skip the past few months to try to restart. So today I’ve been around the flower barrels around Railway Street with a volunteer that came over from Yorkshire. We “levelled”Continue reading “Island maintenance from the Ranger.”

Island maintenance from the Ranger.

05/01/25 I would like to start by wishing everyone a happy new year. I hope the weather isn’t causing anyone any troubles.I know I’ve been silent but I’ve been busy with just about everything. I keep meaning to post an update earlier but sitting down hasn’t been an option. So let’s go back in timeContinue reading “Island maintenance from the Ranger.”

Island maintenance from the Ranger.

07/09/24 Sorry for the hiatus. A lot has gone on, but not much has happened. I was also supposed to have gone on holiday again, and my help was on holiday. It has also been honey harvest season so I’ve been busy with the bees and jarring up the honey. Some people have noticed thatContinue reading “Island maintenance from the Ranger.”

Summerseat Village Collective Wins Bid to Develop The Island

We are thrilled to announce that the Summerseat Village Collective has won the bid to develop the island in Summerseat! This is a very exciting opportunity for our community, and we look forward to working with residents to create a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone. A Haven for Nature and Recreation The new developmentContinue reading “Summerseat Village Collective Wins Bid to Develop The Island”

From Dreams to Swings: How The Park was built.

Summerseat Park officially opened on March 23rd, but the journey to this vibrant new space began much earlier, and it all started with a conversation. Knowing the importance of inclusivity, early consultations took place with the children at Summerseat Methodist School who were encouraged to share their ideas on what makes the perfect park. ParentsContinue reading “From Dreams to Swings: How The Park was built.”

Buzzy with Ideas: Repurpose Your Corks into a Bee-Friendly Bath

Our Summerseat hives are buzzing with activity, and with summer approaching, they’ll be working even harder to pollinate our gardens and local flora. To show our appreciation for these tiny environmental heroes, we can create a haven for them right in our own backyards: a bee-friendly pollinator bath! While there are many ways to buildContinue reading “Buzzy with Ideas: Repurpose Your Corks into a Bee-Friendly Bath”