We are very excited to be hosting a new storytelling, nature and wellbeing project “Frames of Mind” with Peter Chand and Kirsten Milliken at Caldmore Community Garden in partnership with The New Art Gallery Walsall.
Come and explore how the garden and outdoor spaces can enhance mental well-being and restore balance.
Booking is essential, please email caldmoregarden@gmail.com or message us on social media
Frames of Mind with Peter Chang Storyteller and Kirsten Milliken Scottish Storyteller and Artist
An exciting Storytelling and Nature Art project exploring how the garden and outdoor spaces can enhance mental wellbeing and restore balance
In these sessions you will be creating your own stories and enhancing your frames with natural materials found in the gardens.
Maximum number of participants is 15
Suitable for adults; you have to attend all three workshops:
Looking for relaxed, creative activities for the kids this February half-term? Come and spend time outdoors with us at Caldmore Community Garden, Tuesday – Saturday from 11am until 12, enjoying nature, crafts, and hands-on fun in a friendly community space.
Tuesday 17th – Gardening
Get stuck in with planting, digging, and learning how to care for our garden together.
FULLY BOOKED!! Wednesday 18th – Valentine Science THIS IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!!
Fun, simple science experiments with a Valentine twist — perfect for curious minds!
Thursday 19th – Mosaic Art
Create colourful mosaic artwork to take home using tiles and mixed materials.
Friday 20th – Clay Animals Crafts
Shape and sculpt your own clay animal creations — messy, creative fun encouraged!
Saturday 21st – Campfire (Booking required)
Gather around the fire, toast marshmallows, and enjoy a cosy end to the week.
This is suitable for all children and families and its a relaxed, welcoming environment.
We really enjoyed our first event of the year, starting off with an excellent pruning workshop from Sally Cunningham and Yoke Van der Meer.
Thank you to everyone who took part and helped to prune our fruit trees. Also a big thank you to Laura and Holly from Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust for the amazing nature crafts.
To everyone who took part in our Wassail by creating a cacophony around the fruit trees with the shakers they’d made with Monika and joining in the songs around the campfire with the beautiful performance of traditional wassail songs from Ash Mandrake.
As ever, a big thank you to our volunteers and the staff at Caldmore Community Garden for making it all happen. The event was funded by Reaching Communities.
Photography by Julia Kazmierczak (one of our Young Person Volunteers)
We are looking to commission a video to promote our project to the wider community and present it to our existing and potential funders. The focus of the video is children’s and young people’s journey and growing with the Garden, and to share the work we do with support from The National Lottery Community Fund and other funders.
Please e-mail caldmoregarden@gmail.com with your expressions of interest by Friday 30th January.
The Festival of Lights is returning to Caldmore Community Garden on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November 2025 — and we want you to be part of the magic!
There are plenty of ways for local families, groups, and individuals to get involved in this year’s Lantern Procession on Sunday 9th November. From making your own lantern to joining our movement workshops, everyone is welcome to help light up Caldmore!
Lantern-Making Workshops
Wednesday 29th October – Family Lantern Making Workshop 11am–2pm Caldmore Community Garden, WS1 3RH Delivered by Bostin’ Arts, this fun and creative workshop is perfect for families and children to make their very own lanterns to carry in the Festival of Lights procession.
Saturday 1st November -Garden Saturday: Join the Procession Movement & Puppetry Workshop!
Would you like to be part of the Lantern Procession on Sunday 9th November? Now’s your chance!
This Saturday 1st November, join Autin Dance Theatre at Caldmore Community Garden for a special Garden Saturday workshop. Families are invited to learn how to move together as a group, carrying beautifully lit-up props that will form part of this year’s magical Festival of Lights procession.
You’ll also get to explore the basics of puppetry — discovering how to bring props and creatures to life through movement, rhythm, and teamwork.
This friendly, creative workshop is open to everyone, of all ages – no experience needed!
Monday 3rd November – Women’s Lantern Workshop at Aaina Community Hub 11am–2pm Aaina Community Hub, 1 Bath Road, Walsall WS1 3BZ A relaxed and welcoming women-only session with Bostin’ Arts — create your lantern and connect with others in a creative, friendly space.
Thursday 6th November – Tots Lantern Session 10.30am–12pm Caldmore Community Garden Our regular Tots at the Garden session will be all about little lights! Bring your little one to make a lantern for the procession. This session will be delivered by Bostin’ Arts
Saturday 8th November –Lantern Making with New Art Gallery Walsall 4pm – 5.30pm Caldmore Community Garden Your last chance to make a lantern before the big night! Drop in and get creative with New Art Gallery Walsall — all materials provided. Together, we’ll light up Caldmore with creativity, colour, and community spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!
With thanks to National Lottery Community Fund and Arts Council England for making these opportunities possible!
Encouraging Biodiversity with Garden Organic on Tuesday 21st October 2025
Garden Organic will be delivering a workshop at Caldmore Cummunity Garden on Tuesday 21st October 12pm – 3pm
Garden Organic workshop at Caldmore Community Garden 21st October 12-3pm Encouraging Biodiversity Trainer: Caroline Nettleford
– The importance of biodiversity for your growing and the environment – How to make your garden more biodiverse and wildlife friendly – Choosing plants and growing methods to attract different species
please book your free space emailing caldmoregarden@gmail.com or WhatsApp on 07384112705
This workshop is free and funded through National Lottery Community Fund
Tuesday 17th – Gardening
FULLY BOOKED!! 
Thursday 19th – Mosaic Art
Friday 20th – Clay Animals Crafts
Saturday 21st – Campfire (Booking required)
This is suitable for all children and families and its a relaxed, welcoming environment.
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