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26/05/2026

Early start to find some coolness

02/05/2026

Following some lovely family reading and nature connection sessions at Morden Hall Park, I have been invited to repeat the sessions at the stunning Claremont Landscape Garden NT.
Wednesday 27 May 10.30-11.30, Noon-1pm, 2-3pm.

If you have children or grandchildren aged 3-9 and love nature and feeling relaxed, please book now

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/claremont-landscape-garden/events/b7ee98f1-c306-431f-b3ba-aa35e5c5a5f6

24/04/2026

A wonderful forest bathing session in Bushy Park this morning. 22 Royal Park Volunteers took part and even though they work in nature, they all told me that they appreciated it at an even deeper level and felt fabulous after. A great week completed: Claremont Landscape Gardens NT, Winkworth Arboretum NT and a children's nature party too.

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

Woodland gardens in Bushy Park, a great location for Forest Bathing

06/04/2026

23/03/2026

I had a really uplifting and a day full of learning at the Mount Kelly Nature Education Conference in Tavistock on Friday. it was fantastic to hear how Mount Kelly and many wonderful partners are promoting biodiversity, conservation, sustainability and the educational and wellbeing benefits of nature.
Also. very excited to see when the Natural History GCSE is anticipated to hit the road.
A wonderful and inspiring day...thank you to Mount Kelly and Katy Kelly in particular, plus all the amazing presenters and delegates.

11/03/2026

Had another interesting day at the London Book Fair. Even managed to swap stories and signed storybooks with the lovely Larry Lamb at our wonderful publishers, Softwood Books.

05/03/2026

World Book Day in the National Reading Year 2026.

02/03/2026

One of my beautiful Bernese Boys. Bude is 10.5 and has an amazing appetite for life and is enjoying today's Spring-like weather.

14/02/2026

There are a few spaces still available if you are looking for something to do this half term...