Mrs Smith's Cottage Newsletter - May 2024

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Our April Review

Our April was full of Easter fun, thank you for joining us! From handing out chick hunt prizes to making fluffy lambs with our NavenBees we had such a great time.

plant sale

At our last session the toddler group planted out some courgettes and watered the blooms in Mrs Smith’s cottage garden. Some of our spares have made their way to our plant sale stand, so be sure to pop in if you’d like a head start on your veg plot too. After last year’s late frost meant a small harvest from Mrs Smith’s apple tree, we’re glad to see it in full bloom this year so keep everything crossed this lovely weather holds.

You may have seen we’ve had a couple of days during the holidays where we were fully booked – be sure to book your visit during peak times to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you and wish you all the best for May.


No Mow May

As May begins we stop mowing our lawn to give pollinators a helping hand and encourage biodiversity.

No mow May

We've taken part in No Mow May since we reopened, and have found our lawn is now much more drought resistant, and that new species of flowers and foliage have started popping up. We’re always looking to strike the balance of eco-friendliness while maintaining a practical space for schools, groups, and families to enjoy over the summer.


NK Walking Festival

It’s just a month until North Kesteven’s Walking Festival begins!

heritage trail

Join us on Friday 28th June at 10am for a led walk of the Navenby Heritage Trail and a tour of the Cottage followed by tea & cake in the cottage garden. Keep an eye on their Facebook page to see our walk go live and book your place. £4 per person.

Events & Exhibitions


NavenBees Toddler Group

Friday 10 May, 11am-12pm

Friday 24 May, 11am-12pm

Bring your little bees along from 11am-12pm for hands-on learning about our natural world. 

With rhymes, crafts and have-a-go gardening for ages 2-5, enjoy our beautiful cottage and garden and learn together.

£2 per child, adults free.

Want to know more? Join our Facebook group.


'Lincolnshire's Home Guard' Exhibition

Opens Saturday 1 June

Exhibition

At the end of May we’ll be hosting Dr Erik Grigg’s Home Guard exhibition. Far from the ‘bumbling buffoons’ from Dad’s Army, this exhibition explores the vital role they played during the second world war. We’ll be setting up on May 31st, with the exhibition in full swing from June 1st, so please come and see it.

Included in your admission fee


Museum of Memory

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View during opening times, included with your admission.

Step back in time through reminisces of Lincolnshire and beyond.

Listen to tall tales of poachers and teachers, explore Mrs Smith’s diary entries, and add memories of your own to our social history maps.

Who knows what you might discover?

The exhibition is open until 27 May 2024.


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