Meditations in nature: The magic of moths
By Susie Curtin. Last night while I was sleeping, the moths in my garden were gathering. It was the perfect...
How to take the strain out of long school summer holidays
by Alice Jonsen Earlier in the week I came across a quote from Hillary Clinton: “Women are the largest untapped...
Historic Haynes Motor Museum wheel of approval for NHS
Motor museum shows thanks to NHS vaccination staff and volunteers… A fleet of 24 classic cars spelt out NHS at...
Macmillan Dorset bike ride
Cyclists can still enter the 2022 Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride which takes place on Sunday, 3 July. Ride organiser Peter...
Walking back to happiness
The school holidays are nearly here and if there’s one thing we’ve learnt over the last few years, it’s that...
Don’t live life on repeat: Why we need to put joy first
You know you feel better after an evening spent laughing – really belly-achingly laughing – with good friends. You go...
Her Majesty The Queen – in it for the long game
As we enter this season of celebration for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations I want to celebrate all...
A common weed with many uses
Chickweed, Stellaria media, is popping up all over the place at the moment. I keep pulling it out of my...
Meditations in nature: A woodland galaxy
Every year, they stop me in my tracks. I cannot walk past clumps of wood anemones without pausing to admire...
Meditations in nature: Ode to a blackthorn winter
As I come back from an afternoon walk, my face is smarting against the large snowflakes that twist and tumble...
