SamNov 19In Search of St EdmundEarlier this month, to prepare for St Edmund's Day, we visited Hoxne in search King Edmund and his legend…
SamOct 13Pottery Painting at the Hatter Street StudioA few weekends ago, as a (very belated) Birthday present for Elle, we had a morning of pottery painting at the Hatter Street Studio.
SamSep 19Weaving (and more) at the Lavenham GuildhallIt has been my Birthday weekend and – like any self-respecting gentleman of six and thirty years – I decided I would spend it weaving...
SamFeb 20Sloe Crafts: WritingWriting may seem a strange place to start a series of posts on crafts, yet I'm not alone in finding my creativity stimulated by handwriting.
SamDec 10, 2023Winter WalkingWinter walking is one of the best pleasures of these colder months: frost, crisp air and subtle colours.
SamNov 12, 2023Three Sloe Reads for the Darker MonthsThe evenings are drawing-in, and the lure of an armchair and a good book becomes hard to resist... Here are three great reads for autumn.
SamJul 16, 2023Rehabilitating the Barbecue: Advice for Modern Outdoor EatingBarbecues have acquired something of a bad reputation, but with a few tips, you can turn outdoor eating into a calming, modern experience.
SamJun 11, 2023Among Old Friends: The Importance of Ancient and Veteran TreesThe recording of ancient trees is important, urgent work: despite their ecological and historical importance, few are protected in the UK.
SamMay 29, 2023Unthink: Improving My Relationship with the NewsUntil only a few months ago, I felt I had become addicted to the news. It would seem I am not the only one...