Primroses around Cratfield
Primroses crowd into the ditches and field edges now, a beautiful soft yellow, with the flowers on single stems, nestling amongst the leaves. Primula vulgaris.
In a Cratfield garden
Spring has definitely arrived!
Helen’s Old Bags
Helen’s Old Bags are individual, one-off pieces created with love from up-cycled and new leathers. Each bag includes beautiful lining, thoughtful designs and unique features. You can find Helen’s Bags at the Cratfield Open Weekend on 14 & 15 June. … Continued
Andy Coates, Woodturner
Andy Coates, Woodturner, will be exhibiting his work in Cratfield on 14 & 15 June during the Open Weekend. Andy is the Chairman of the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain and active in promoting the craft of woodturning. Cratfield is … Continued
The Soap Lady
The Soap Lady will be selling her beautiful, handcrafted soaps in the Village Hall during the Open Weekend in Cratfield, 14 & 15 June. Lisa Woolnough makes her soaps with ingredients from her garden – lavender, rose petals, rosemary, herbs, … Continued
Mary’s Lane, Cratfield
One of the roads leading to Cratfield is called ‘Mary’s Lane’ – but who was Mary, and when was the lane named? Is it named for St Mary’s Church in Cratfield?
The Congregational Chapel, Cratfield
“CRATFIELD, a parish in the hundred of Blything, in the county of Suffolk, 5 miles S.W. of Halesworth station on the Great Eastern line, and 9 from Framlingham. …The Independents have a chapel and a Sunday-school….” Description from The National Gazetteer … Continued
Around Cratfield
The fields are very wet and even the lightest shower leaves puddles of water everywhere. But when the sun shines the new growth of winter wheat is a beautiful green and we look forward to the Summer, and our Open … Continued