Friends of St.Matthews Gardens

22/08/2026

Fire honey

Key Health Benefits Soothes Sore Throats: Raw honey coats the throat to calm irritation.Clears Sinuses: Spicy components like cayenne or chili peppers trigger a warming sensation that helps open up stuffy airways.

Fights Microbes: Both honey and powerhouse additions like garlic and ginger contain natural properties that combat seasonal bugs.

Reduces Inflammation: Turmeric and ginger provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Aids Digestion: The warming spices stimulate digestive juices and metabolism

How to Use It
Stir one to two teaspoons into warm water or herbal tea.

Drizzle over roasted vegetables, meats, or pizza for a spicy-sweet kick.

Take a direct spoonful when you feel a cold coming on.

20/08/2026

Delighted to have had Opera Prelude practice at St Matthew's, Bethnal Green

If you haven't heard of them, Opera Prelude is a volunteer led charity, supported by dedicated part-time freelancers.

For almost 15 years, Opera Prelude has nurtured a network of talented emerging artists with extraordinary stories to tell.

Unlike other early career programmes, Opera Prelude is dedicated to working with singers whose interests extend beyond classical singing and to supporting them holistically.

Support — Opera Prelude https://share.google/Ub9vaQZdKRZKDAFwl

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

We appreciate you. God bless and here's to the next 100yrs! 🥂

18/08/2026

Volunteers from turned up in force yesterday to help us clear the paths from fallen leaves . Over 30 bags removed!
Once again its worth mentioning that with their continued help, we from FoStMG alone would not cope with the demand.
A wholeheartedly thanks ro all who help us try to maintain such a vital green space

17/08/2026

Overflowing bins again. Pls Tower Hamlets Parks pls clean up our park. Thanks

17/08/2026

It's that time of year when I start to forage.
Yesterday it was time for fig leaves.
Washed, oven dried, grounded and stored for the winter
But why fig leaves? Here's why:
Fig leaves (Ficus carica) offer valuable health and culinary properties. They help regulate blood sugar, provide rich antioxidants, reduce inflammation, and support skin and respiratory health. Prepared most commonly as a nutty, vanilla-scented tea or used to wrap savory foods, they supply useful vitamins and minerals.

Blood sugar control: May improve insulin sensitivity and help lower glucose levels.
Antioxidant rich: Packed with polyphenols that fight cell damage from free radicals.
Anti-inflammatory: Helps soothe chronic internal or external inflammation.
Respiratory support: Traditionally simmered into teas to ease bronchial discomfort and coughs

17/08/2026

Last week we had an orchestra practicing at St.Matthews church.
Did you know you can hire our spaces?
Contact [email protected] for further details.

16/08/2026

Spotted this on the floor next to St.Matthews Church. It made us smile. The statement is correct. But we'll go one further and say that God is everywhere.

Ps- lovely handwriting.

16/08/2026

Happy birthday, Pat. You have been a constant, faithful and devoted congregant and we all love you for it. God bless you. ❤️