New skills were being learned in the craft department – the art of tacking is important when making our aromatherapy bags, frogs, or cat toys.

And a new sewing machine – bought with a grant – opened the way for several people to have a go – once we had mastered the instructions!

Outdoors the teams were busy sorting out the plants which had overwintered, and tidying up ready for the first coffee shop of the season in early May.