Apple Pressing 2024

Shake, shake the apple tree, apples ripe and rosy! The tree did get shaken and a very many beautiful apples did get pressed; the sun shone and all was merry!

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We are outstanding!

We are delighted to share that this year we have been awarded an “outstanding” rating by Ofsted. In this post you can read Diane’s account of an eventful (but also quite typical) day!

Gingerbread Hall of Fame

We had a wonderful time at the Blackthorn Christmas Fair! Here are some fantastic efforts from our gingerbread decorating stall. Thank you to everyone who came along!

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Upcoming Advent Spiral

After a couple of years off, we are very excited about our advent spiral this weekend!

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Apple Pressing ’22

The sun shone on our harvest apple pressing afternoon! We made some lovely autumn garlands with ivy flowers, hips, berries, leaves and acorns. We shared delicious homemade cake, live music and of course, apple juice!

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Martinmas, the lantern festival

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a magical celebration of Martinmas. It was wonderful to be back in the Blackthorn garden, enjoying the soft glow of our lanterns together.

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