by Joanna Tubbs | Aug 7, 2015 | Newsletter
The ground along this strip had been left undisturbed for a great many years, and the preparation that was carried out prior to sowing never was going to clear everything that had been so long established, so the brambles and other vegetation that were there have...
by Joanna Tubbs | Jan 7, 2015 | Newsletter
Newsletter no. 4, so we’ve now had the full cycle of seasons. There’s been a longer than usual gap since our last missive, but AQIVA don’t have a December meeting so we’ve waited until after the January one to bring everything up to date. The Obelisk You may have...
by Joanna Tubbs | Nov 7, 2014 | Newsletter
Here we are again, and maybe still a little bit of sunshine to come. Herewith, a little snippet for you (apologies if you already know): The Cotswolds – cot is an old word for a sheep pen, and wolds are rolling hills. So, sheep pens on the hills. You heard it here,...
by Joanna Tubbs | Sep 7, 2014 | Newsletter
June 2014 Yes, newsletter No. 2 – we made it: oh ye of little faith. If anyone lost, didn’t receive, accidentally deleted etc No. 1, and would like to know what you missed, it is available on Facebook, together with a great many photos and other information...
by Joanna Tubbs | Jun 7, 2014 | Newsletter
As this is the first AQIVA (pronounced Akeeva) newsletter, it is perhaps a useful introduction to state briefly who, what and why we are. Previously known as FAB (Friends of the Amphitheatre and Bullring), we are one of several volunteer “friends of” groups around...
