forest – An Enchanted Place

Wordless Wednesday: Woodland Magic

15/04/2020

Sometimes no words are necessary. … More Wordless Wednesday: Woodland Magic

Retreat to Hazel Hill Wood

15/11/2017

In a beautiful, secluded woodland, seven miles from Salisbury, there is a unique facility that offers the peace and tranquility of a woodland setting within a selection of environmentally sustainable, off-grid, eco buildings. Hazel Hill Wood is home to the registered charity, the Hazel Wood Trust. The Trust’s aim is to promote well-being, resilience and sustainability: … More Retreat to Hazel Hill Wood

Help save the UK’s ancient forests

17/10/2017

The ancient woodlands of the British Isles are rich, complex ecosystems that have existed for hundreds of years. But now, despite ancient woodlands accounting for less than 2% of the UK’s land area, more than 700 ancient woods are under threat. Ancient woods can have enormous biodiversity. They are home to a great number of rare … More Help save the UK’s ancient forests

MftS: Within Shadows

20/10/2015

Here’s this week’s entry into Monday’s Finish the Story flash fiction challenge, run by Barbara W. Beacham. This challenge gives you a picture prompt and the first line and asks that you finish the story in 100-150 words. The given line is in italics. Within Shadows Not knowing what to expect, he made his way … More MftS: Within Shadows

3 Days, 3 Quotes – Day 3

15/06/2015

It’s the third and final day of the 3 Days, 3 Quotes Challenge for which I was nominated by Shivangi. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed these putting these posts together, so thank you very much for the nomination, Shivangi. Today’s quote, foe me just had to be about nature. I’m sure you’ve all realised by now how much I … More 3 Days, 3 Quotes – Day 3

The Crossing / The Forester – Part Six

03/04/2015

This is a continuation of the story begun in The Crossing, the title of which is now being changed to The Forester. For those of you who haven’t already read them, or for anyone who wants to refresh their memory of what happened, here are the links to Part One, Part Two and Part Three, Part Four and Part Five. Each … More The Crossing / The Forester – Part Six

The Crossing – Part Five

27/03/2015

Here’s part five of The Crossing. For those of you who haven’t already read them, or for anyone who wants to refresh their memory of what happened, here are the links to Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four. Enjoy! The Crossing: Part Five Genre: historical: early C13th England Part Five Dair was barely conscious, mumbling unintelligibly as the forester carried … More The Crossing – Part Five

The Crossing – Part Four

20/03/2015

Here’s part four of The Crossing. For those of you who haven’t already read them, or for anyone who wants to refresh their memory of what happened, here are the links to Part One, Part Two and Part Three. Enjoy! The Crossing: Part Four Genre: historical: early C13th England Move! Dair’s eyes flashed open and he surged forward in a stumble that sent … More The Crossing – Part Four

Picture it & Write: The Crossing – Part Three

13/03/2015

It took a little longer for me to finish than I’d hoped but here’s part three of The Crossing. For those of you who haven’t already read them, or for anyone who wants to refresh their memory of what happened, here are the links to Part One and Part Two. I hope you like it! The Crossing: Part Three Genre: historical: … More Picture it & Write: The Crossing – Part Three

The Lost Unicorn – version 4

28/10/2014

Chapter One Snowdrop trotted through the forest, enjoying the fresh spring day: the new growth all around him, the flowers blooming in wild profusion beneath his hooves. He loved to run and jump and frolic amongst the blossoms. It was fun – and fun was sometimes hard to be found amongst the stuffy elders of … More The Lost Unicorn – version 4