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Sam

Weaving (and more) at the Lavenham Guildhall

It has been my Birthday weekend and – like any self-respecting gentleman of six and thirty years – I decided I would spend it weaving...

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Sloe Crafts: Writing

Writing 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.

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Winter Walking

Winter walking is one of the best pleasures of these colder months: frost, crisp air and subtle colours.

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Three Sloe Reads for the Darker Months

The 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.

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Rehabilitating the Barbecue: Advice for Modern Outdoor Eating

Barbecues have acquired something of a bad reputation, but with a few tips, you can turn outdoor eating into a calming, modern experience.

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Among Old Friends: The Importance of Ancient and Veteran Trees

The recording of ancient trees is important, urgent work: despite their ecological and historical importance, few are protected in the UK.

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Unthink: Improving My Relationship with the News

Until only a few months ago, I felt I had become addicted to the news. It would seem I am not the only one...

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The Fate of the Skylark in the UK

Skylarks are important to us here in the UK. Yet, despite their central place in our culture, they are now critically endangered.

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Getting Back to the Sloe Life

The foraging season is just starting again after the lull of winter. It is the perfect time for harvesting three very similar wild greens.