🎉 Happy Birthday from The Lovely Cow Shed!
We’re officially 4 years old – and we couldn’t have done it without you!
Thank you to everyone who’s supported us on this journey. Together, we’ve shared so many wonderful moments. Scroll down for a few highlights and some exciting updates…
📚 Granary Book Club
Last month’s read — All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr — scored a perfect 5/5 from our members!
This month, we’re reading A Boy Made of Bricks by Keith Stuart. The club continues to be so popular that we’ve launched a second one…
💫 Introducing… The Lovely Readers
Our brand-new book club!
🗓 First Meeting: Tuesday 6th May
📍 The Lovely Cow Shed
📖 Places are filling up fast – don’t miss out!
🧵 Workshop Highlights
Macramé Shelf-Making
Beautiful creations with our talented teacher Deborah.
First Aid Training
A big thank you to SRH Agribusiness and Dawn Holden from Panda Paramedics – you’re now all fully trained First Aiders!
✨ Upcoming Workshops
🧺 Fabric Basket Workshop
📅 8th May 2025 | 🕕 6:30 – 8:30 pm
📍 Forty Acre Farm, Jeffrey Hill
💰 £35.00
Craft your own beautiful fabric basket with Deborah – whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crafter!
👉 Book Now
🖼 Silver & Foil Embossing
📅 21st May 2025 | 🕖 7:00 – 9:00 pm
📍 The Lovely Cow Shed
💰 £30.00
Create a stunning, framed embossed picture. Laura will guide you step-by-step through this meditative and artistic technique.
👉 Book Now
🐦 Wire Birdcage Sculpture
📅 22nd June 2025 | 🕐 1:00 – 5:00 pm
📍 The Lovely Cow Shed, Preston
💰 £55.00
Design and build your own wire birdcage sculpture! A fun, hands-on session with all materials, tools, drinks & cake included.
👉 Book Now
🌿 This Month’s Foraging: Wild Garlic
With the sunshine in full swing, wild garlic is everywhere!
Try making Wild Garlic & Parmesan Scones – perfect with soup.
Easy Recipe (makes 6 small scones):
8oz self-raising flour
½ tsp baking soda
2oz butter
2oz wild garlic & Parmesan
A splash of milk to bind
Bake at 180°C for ~20 minutes.
Keep an eye on our socials and website for Foraging Workshops in late May or June — we’ll be making Elderflower Cordial & Elderflower Honey!
🍽 Supper Club Returns!
📅 Thursday 16th May | 🕖 7:00 – 11:00 pm
💰 £65 per person
A fabulous evening of food, friendship, and great conversation. Just bring your favourite tipple!
🍞 New Bread Workshop Coming Soon
We’re excited to start our own Bread-Making Workshops — watch this space!
💚 Mental Health Awareness Week: 12–18 May
This year’s theme is “Community”.
Even small movements—like dancing in the kitchen or a walk in the sunshine—can boost your mental wellbeing.
🧶 Meet & Make Mondays
Every Monday, 10 a.m. – 12 noon at The Granary
💰 Just £5 — no booking needed
Join us for crafting, cake, and conversation. Bring your project or simply enjoy the company.
📸 Last Month’s Highlights
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for:
First Aid Training
Macramé Workshops
Book Club
‘Meet & Make’ Mondays
Charity & community events
🎨 Book Your Spot Today!
Workshops fill up fast — don’t miss your chance to be part of our friendly, creative community.
