There are some places I never seem to tire of, and Avebury is one of them. We’re lucky enough to have it within easy reach, and as a National Trust property we love visiting the Manor house and gardens regularly. It’s lovely to see the gardens changing with the seasons. Of course, there are the
Nature
Noticing Spring
There is something about March that makes me want to start looking properly again. After months of bare branches, muddy paths and grey skies, suddenly there are tiny signs that things are shifting. A bud where yesterday there seemed to be nothing. Green shoots pushing through the soil. The first blossom. Even the evenings seem
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Creativity
Learn how to stay in the moment with photography
I’ve always been interested in photography and have collected and taken hundreds of images over the years; from wondrous scenes in nature to up close and personal portraits and candid images of day-to-day life. But, despite having attended various courses and upgraded from using my phone to a digital-SLR camera, I felt lost. For so long I’d wanted to master the technical side
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Creativity
Lessons in Photography & Styling
At the beginning of April I headed to Bristol for a photography and styling workshop with the lovely Carole aka Mademoiselle Poirot. I was full of excitement on my drive into the City; having a day ahead of me to learn new skills and meet new people. I’d only bought my first DSLR a few months