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Showing posts with label Bailey's Wood. Show all posts
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Sunday 31 March 2024
Events in April 2024
Nature Walk in the Woods
Monday 1st April
11.00–12noon
Friends of Bailey's Wood
Dr A.P. Rankster will be leading a gentle, social walk in the woods... with a twist!
Booking Link
Virtual Writing Retreat
Sunday 21st April
10.30–5.00pm
Hannah's Bookshelf
I'm hosting an online writing retreat for creative writers with writing exercises and structured writing sessions
Members Event
Saturday 23 March 2024
Spring Equinox: Day 7
It's the big day! The culmination of our week of Spring Equinox celebrations (and the equinox itself, of course)! And I had lots of things planned for today.
Bailey’s Wood Walk and Talk
First up, I led a Spring Equinox Walk and Talk session for Friends of Bailey's Wood, spotting all the signs that spring has sprung in the woods (with cake and Vimto afterwards).
Castlerea Poetry in the Park
After the woods, I took the housemates from Castlerea Care Home to Crumpsall Park for a Spring Equinox Poetry in the Park session. We had a lovely time, with seasonal poetry and snacks, and a wander round the park looking for daffodils, blossom and buds.
Gingerbread Popcorn
A little late afternoon seasonal snack (it's got a rabbit on the packet so I'm counting it)... Gingerbread Popcorn from Joe and Seph's!
Spring Equinox Dinner
This evening, Rob cooked us the traditional Spring Equinox dinner of Vegetable Paella.
Spring Equinox Gifts
And we exchanged our traditional Spring Equinox gifts and cards. These whiskies will go into our tasting sets to be enjoyed in December.
Night of the Lepus
We watched our (now) traditional Ostara film tonight... Night of the Lepus!
And so the wheel of the year turns. We'll be celebrating again at Beltane.
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Friday 22 March 2024
Spring Equinox: Day 5
Rob was on a long shift today, so I decided to spend the day mostly wandering around (sometimes by myself, sometimes with others).
A Walk in Crumpsall Park
First up, I had a meeting in the park with Friends of Crumpsall Park. And I spotted the first of the daisies!
Milk Cake and Chai
After the park meeting, I walked over to You, Me and Tea in Crumpsall for some Pistachio Milk Cake and Pink Chai (which both looked suitably seasonal).
A Walk in Blackley Forest
Then after the cake, I wandered through Blackley Forest for a bit, enjoying some springtime peace and quiet.
A Walk in Heaton Park
Later on in the afternoon, me and my mum went for a little walk in Heaton Park.
Bailey’s Wood Spring Equinox Walk
Finally, I led a community Spring Equinox Walk in the Woods for the Friends of Bailey's Wood, sharing stories and folklore of the season.
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Sunday 10 March 2024
Events in March 2024
Virtual Writing Retreat
Sunday 10th March
10.30–5.00pm
Hannah's Bookshelf
I'm hosting an online writing retreat for creative writers with writing exercises and structured writing sessions
Members Event
Spring Equinox Walk in the Park
Saturday 16th March
11.00–12noon
Friends of Crumpsall Park
I'll be leading a sociable walk in the park to enjoy nature and the changing seasons
Booking Link
Hannah's Bookshelf Spring Equinox Special
Saturday 16th March
2.00–4.00pm
Hannah's Bookshelf / North Manchester FM
I'm hosting a special seasonal edition of my regular radio show on North Manchester FM, including Spring Equinox-themed flash fiction
Submission Link
Spring Equinox Walk in the Woods
Monday 18th March
5.30–6.30pm
Friends of Bailey's Wood
I'll be leading a sociable walk in the woods to enjoy the changing seasons
Booking Link
Bailey's Wood Spring Equinox Walk and Talk
Wednesday 20th March
11.00–12.30pm
Friends of Bailey's Wood
I'll be leading a gentle, social walk in the woods with a Spring Equinox theme
Booking Link
Spring Equinox Poetry in the Park
Wednesday 20th March
1.00–4.00pm
Castlerea House
I'm running a seasonal poetry and storytelling workshop session in the park for residents at Castlerea care home
Private Event
Hannah's Bookshelf Live Poetry Special
Saturday 23rd March
2.00–4.00pm
Hannah's Bookshelf / North Manchester FM
I'm hosting my annual live poetry radio show on North Manchester FM, with performances from 12 poets
Submission Link
Easter Stories
Wednesday 27th March
2.00-4.00pm
Castlerea House
I'm running a seasonal poetry and storytelling workshop session for residents at Castlerea care home
Private Event
Interested in booking me for an event? Click here to find out more.
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Sunday 4 February 2024
Imbolc: Day 2
Another day of our slightly muted Imbolc celebrations. My temperature's down again (hooray!), but Rob's still really ill. Fingers crossed we kick this into touch soon.
Bailey’s Wood Imbolc Walk
I ran a seasonal walk for Friends of Bailey's Wood today, sharing Imbolc stories and folklore. We had a huge turnout, and everyone was really up for hearing me talk about Jack Frost, the Green Man, winter lights and weather-forecasting badgers. I read a bit from Lia Leendertz's Almanac as well, when we paused at the site of an old hay meadow - 'The Painful Plough' seemed fitting for the location!
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Saturday 3 February 2024
Imbolc: Day 1
It's Imbolc! But, sadly, a bit of a quiet one for us this year, as we've both come down with horrible colds that have completely derailed our plans for the season. I'm gutted, because I really love Imbolc, and we had to cancel a few of our seasonal celebrations last year for various reasons. Here's hoping this isn't a sign of things to come this year. Sigh.
Imbolc Litter-Pick
It was the monthly Friends of Bailey's Wood litter-pick today. Rob wasn't well enough to make it, but I limped on and enjoyed finding some seasonal things in the woods. I'm glad I did, because I found some Scarlet Elf Cups! First time I've ever seen these mushrooms in real life!
Hannah’s Bookshelf Imbolc Special
This afternoon was the Hannah's Bookshelf Imbolc Special on North Manchester FM. I shared some seasonal stories and folklore, and then we had some original seasonal flash fiction submitted by four writers. I also contributed a story this time - 'Two Player Mode', a light-hearted take on the Imbolc season. And there were Imbolc cakes too, which I shared with the volunteers at the community centre where the NMFM studio is based.
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Monday 8 January 2024
Events in January 2024
Virtual Writing Retreat
Sunday 21st January
10.30–5.00pm
Hannah's Bookshelf
I'm hosting an online writing retreat for creative writers with writing exercises and structured writing sessions
Members Event
Hannah's Bookshelf Imbolc Special
Saturday 27th January
2.00–4.00pm
Hannah's Bookshelf / North Manchester FM
I'm hosting a special seasonal edition of my regular radio show on North Manchester FM, including Imbolc-themed flash fiction
Submission Link
Imbolc Walk in the Woods
Sunday 28th January
11.30–12.30pm
Friends of Bailey's Wood
I'll be leading a sociable walk in the woods to enjoy the changing seasons
Booking Link
Imbolc Stories
Wednesday 31st January
2.00-4.00pm
Castlerea House
I'm running a seasonal poetry and storytelling workshop session for residents at Castlerea care home
Private Event
Interested in booking me for an event? Click here to find out more.
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Bailey's Wood,
Castlerea House,
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Imbolc,
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Sunday 31 December 2023
Countdown to Christmas: Day 22
Back in Manchester after a wonderful pre-Christmas holiday! Lots to do over the next couple of days though.
More Mulling!
Time to mull some more apple juice.
Bailey’s Wood Winter Solstice Walk
I led a Winter Solstice Walk in the Woods for the Friends of Bailey's Wood today. We talked about seasonal folklore and I, as always, shared tales of Captain Christmas. We also saw some amazing mushrooms and stopped for some mulled apple juice under the silver birch trees.
Mulled Apple Juice
There was still some mulled apple juice left after the walk, so me and Rob had it with a mince pie!
Yule Candle
We lit our Yule candle from Chalice Creations tonight. Frankincense, cinnamon, orange and cedarwood to put us in a very festive mood.
Advent Tea
Behind Door No. 22 in my Bird and Blend tea calendar... Salted Caramel Lebkuchen!
Advent Jewellery
And behind Door No. 22 in my Avon jewellery calendar... a gold Christmas tree pendant!
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