A colorful paper skull mask with purple eye cutouts, heart and dot decorations, and a crown of paper flowers and teal leaves. The mask sits on a scratched wooden tabletop.

This Thursday and Friday are special days around the world with Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), Halloween (All Hallows Eve) and All Saints Day. It’s also veg box pick up day and the weekly session with Nannas on the Mend! During the Nannas session we will be putting out materials for anyone that wants to stop by to make their own decorations or costumes to celebrate the occasion - make your own fabric flowers to decorate the table, throw together a last minute costume to wear while visiting Lilac Link in town or make a paper mask like the one pictured here. At Gathered, the homeshool kids will be learning all about the beautiful celebration that is Dia de los Muertos, mostly celebrated in Mexico and South America, remembering and celebrating loved ones who are no longer with us. If you would like to join in, all ages are welcome (including adults!) and no booking is required, just turn up from 1pm. If you’re using any of the materials on offer to make something, please leave a gold coin contribution so we can top up the supplies. Hopefully see you there 🏵️

Wicker baskets filled with oranges and lemons, with loose onions at the left edge. Bananas and pale butternut squash are stacked in the background.

Close-up of a grilled sandwich on dark bread with melted cheese, tomato, lettuce, and a slice of cured meat on parchment paper. A second sandwich is partially visible in the background.

Overhead view of a large bunch of curly green kale with stems attached, placed on a wooden tabletop.