How books save my life. Part One

I’ve always been a greedy gobbler of fiction. From the Arthur Rackam illustrated book of Grimms Fairy Tales that I had to keep on a high shelf so terrified was I of the grotesque, but entirely plausible, images - to Teddy Robinson, a friend and confidente who would always listen and never judge - to …

The Big Dig

Just a quick post to encourage people to volunteer to give up a bit of time on Saturday to get down and digging at their local 'Big Dig' event. Saturday March 16th is Big Dig day when over 200 urban community gardens will be holding events to encourage more people to get involved. The aim …

Happy Mothers Day

"Loving humans is a job like any other only more bumps on the way to work which is full on all the time" Alice Walker from 'Hard Times Require Furious Dancing' I wouldn't have missed a second of it. Thank you boys for all the laughter, tears and the sneezed on pain au chocolat. Thank …

International Womens Day

Every year I mean to gather together all of the fabulous and inspirational women in my life to celebrate International Women's Day. To recognise and cherish our achievements, something few of us take the time to do for ourselves. What in fact happens is that the day arrives and I think 'oh yeah, another year …

Soup, sun and solace

As I write this there is little sun to be found as the rain pours and the skies are grey again but there is solace to be found in having a morning to bake, write and plan. I managed a few garden tasks this week - pruning the Cornus and attending to the front garden. …

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