Our drains – important information
There have been a few blocked pipes and drains recently in the Colonies. Since most or all Colonies flats have shared drainage systems, it is […]
Read moreCarol-singing on Sunday, 19th December, 2021
The charity awarded the most votes by Colonies residents in our poll this year is Unicef’s appeal for children in Afghanistan. This means that, while […]
Read moreThe Colonies Grapevine and Freebies services
The Stockbridge Colonies offers a useful email service to residents who wish to subscribe to the Grapevine. Messages on such topics as Colonies events, lost […]
Read moreColonies COVID Chronicles, March-July 2020
A Grapevine request in March 2020 from Colonies resident writers, Diana Hendry and Hamish White, for our poems, thoughts, reflections, diary entries… on this unprecedented […]
Read moreCreative Colonies – 4 pop-up shops on Sunday, 29th November
After the success of last Sunday’s pop-up shops, Elke, Lucy, Stephen and Jane plan to sell from their gardens on Sunday 29th November from noon […]
Read moreCreative Colonies 2020 ~ online ~ November 15th-30th
Our popular annual November event, Creative Colonies is happening, thanks to our loyal enthusiastic resident creatives! We’ve adapted to the world of ‘click and collect’ […]
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Creative Colonies 2020 ~ online
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Read moreInsurance Cover for buildings and contents in the Colonies
The Grapevine occasionally receives queries about home insurance, mostly involving residents looking for renewal quotes and asking for recommendations regarding insurance companies. Here is some […]
Read moreColonies Covid Chronicle 15 (final issue): Life goes on
Ten Little Goosanders ~ Daphne Brett, age 9 Rushing through the rocky river – looks quite cold but they never shiver. Over the bumps and whoosh […]
Read moreColonies Covid Chronicle 14: time for renovation?
Underground ~ Rupert Wolfe Murray This is the time for renovation Doors, floors, windows and kitchen But the more I do The more I find Rusty […]
Read moreColonies Covid Chronicle 13: the beauty of cobwebs
Dear Colonies Covid Chronicles I feel I must reassure one of last week’s contributors [Alastair Hulbert]. We are not gone – we have simply decamped […]
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