We met at Nutclough Housing Cooperative who very kindly allowed us to use their community room, and Jesper led the group through the woods looking out for interesting edible things. Our Elfins learned to identify tasty and beneficial things to eat on the woodland floor and hiding in treeholes, including wood sorrel, turkey tail fungi, pig nuts and other natural nibbles.
Jesper is a really engaging presenter and he had the group fascinated by his knowledge and understanding of the natural environment. Most Elfins were keen to try new and unusual foodstuffs, although looking at George's face (second from bottom left corner) I am not so sure he shared their enthusiasm.
Having braved the rain and midges we gathered in the Nutclough Tavern for (ready made) watercress and nettle soup and a rendition of There's a Hole in my Bucket, a new song for the group, led by Rob, Eli and Monty. Some Elfins hadn't heard it before and it was great to spot the moment when they realised the funny ending. In case you don't know it, here's Harry Belafonte and Odetta doing the song way back in 1960:
And as usual, no Woodies group night would be complete without our closing song - Link Your Hands Together.
It was a great night - special thanks to Nutclough and Jesper.
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