

Get Involved: Gardening Sundays
On the last Sunday of every month, a small crowd gathers in Penn Road Gardens — gloves on, trowels ready, and smiles at the ready. Our Monthly Gardening Sundays have become one of the nicest ways to spend a morning with neighbours. Everyone’s welcome — no experience needed! Some people prune or plant, others sweep paths or simply chat and enjoy the fresh air. It’s relaxed, social, and surprisingly satisfying to see what we can achieve in just a couple of hours. We meet from 1

Merry Phillips
Apr 131 min read


2025 Winter Gathering!
Our annual Winter Gathering is coming up soon! Join your neighbours in The Gardens on Sunday 30th November, 2–4pm for an afternoon of festive cheer as we light our sustainable Christmas tree together. There’ll be singing, kids’ games, mulled wine, and plenty of seasonal snacks — a lovely way to catch up, meet new faces, and welcome the winter season as a community. If you’d like, bring along a tray bake, snack or treat to add to the table — there’s always plenty to share

Merry Phillips
Nov 7, 20251 min read


Test Your Local Knowledge!
Couldn’t make it to the Summer Party? Here’s your chance to try one of our most popular games from the day! Below are the photos from our Penn Road Photo Map Challenge — each picture was taken somewhere in or around our local area. Can you match them to the right spots on the map? Take a look through the images and see how many you recognise — from familiar corners to hidden details you might walk past every day. Think you got them all right? Check your answers here!

Merry Phillips
Oct 1, 20251 min read
