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...
SamMay 3, 2023The Fate of the Skylark in the UKSkylarks are important to us here in the UK. Yet, despite their central place in our culture, they are now critically endangered.
SamApr 4, 2023Getting Back to the Sloe LifeThe foraging season is just starting again after the lull of winter. It is the perfect time for harvesting three very similar wild greens.