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Recipe of the month: Tomato Chutney
September is the month of the tomato. Fresh in salads, on a pizza or preserved in sauces and pickles, this popular fruit is a firm favourite. First brought to the UK in the 16th century, it was initially feared to be poisonous, as the plant is a member of the nightshade family. However, it became…
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Bridging the Gap: Work begins on the Japanese Bridge
If you have ventured down to the far end of the garden lately you will have found the appearance of the Japanese bridge a little altered. Read on to find out what is afoot and contribute to our consultation, as we look to the conservation of this iconic structure… Conserving the Japanese Bridge – A…
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Letting off steam with our Timeless Toys event
Director of Winterbourne Lee Hale reflects on the recent Timeless Toys event and how he and others find the hobby of collecting, restoring and repairing toy and model steam engines a breath of fresh air. We all now know that engaging with creative hobbies improves our mental health and general wellbeing. Over the last four…
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Postcards from Winterbourne: Responding to the exhibition Much is Lost, Much Remains
In July 2026, Naomi Paul led a creative writing workshop in response to Marian Edwards’ exhibition ‘Much is Lost, Much Remains’. “The opportunity to dig deep was very satisfying, to find my dormant artist’s eye and writer’s pen” [participant response] Where it began The idea for the creative writing workshop was sparked at the private…
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Recipe of the month: Hot honey
Inspired by this month’s Birmingham Honey Show, we’re sharing a recipe that celebrates one of nature’s sweetest ingredients… honey, specifically hot honey! With recent heatwaves nobody wants to spend too much time in the kitchen, so it’s good to have something that can enhance the flavour of a number of dishes, both hot and cold.…