St Francis is known as the patron saint of animals.
Erin Fox
Bittersweet elderberry and blackberry jam
Every year I’ve vowed to make something with elderberries
Making the most of summer berries
As summer comes to an end so do the last of the summer berries. A soft berry is not a spoilt berry; instead it is an opportunity to create something delicious. A handful of soggy blueberries doesn’t sound too appetising but there are ways to preserve those summer flavours so you can enjoy them to…
Celebrating the feast of the Sacred Heart
A look at an important feast day
Activities to fill the summer days
Start planning how you’ll spend the summer months
Make the most of strawberry season
Tasty recipes to try
Improving our environment
Celebrate World Environment Day (WED) on June 5
Recycling an old light bulb
A hot air balloon decoration for your home.
Let’s make a cherry blossom ‘snow’ globe
To the Japanese, the cherry blossom has a spiritual importance
New saints mean we have new feast days
Traditionally a saint’s feast day is celebrated on the anniversary of their death