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Victory in Europe Day
VE Day - The End of War Today marks 75 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the Second World War. This year the government moved the...
VE Day ‘Stay at Home Party’ inspired crafts
Caitlin, the Learning Activities Assistant at Preston Park, shares her craft ideas and wartime recipes to help make your 'stay at home VE Day' commemoration party special. Lockdown life is...
The Story behind the UK’s First Chocolate Egg
These days Easter eggs come in all shapes and sizes, but where did the first chocolate egg come from and where did this tradition begin? The first chocolate Easter egg...
How to create beautiful patterned eggs this Easter
Experiment with natural dying and create your own beautiful Easter eggs (they're edible too!). Here's how... Taking the leaves or flowers of your choice, decorate your uncooked egg, using water...
Easter Crafts to Enjoy at Home
This Easter is going to be rather different to the one we all had planned. And whilst we might not be able to be together, lets make sure this Easter...
How to make the perfect planter for Mother’s Day
Are you looking for some gift inspiration for Mother's Day? Then why not surprise the special lady in your life with a handmade spring planter? Not only are they a...
Inspirational Women
To celebrate International's Women's Day, we want to share the stories of two remarkable women. This year, we are shinning the spotlight on Jean Oakes and Annie Clephan. Flight Officer...
This Day in 1851…
This day in 1851... On the 26 February 1851 George Samuel Elgood was born. He was a master at capturing the golden age of English gardening in watercolour. Six of...
Tees Valley’s Bravest Adventurer
“Once you have been to the white unknown you can never escape the call of the little voices.” These were the words Frank Wild, a Skelton-born sailor, wrote in his...