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!

Events in December 2023

Bailey's Wood Festive Winter Walk and Talk
Wednesday 6th December
11.00–12.30pm
Friends of Bailey's Wood
I'll be leading a gentle, social walk in the woods with a festive theme
Booking Link

Virtual Writing Retreat
Sunday 10th December
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

Winter Solstice Walk in the Woods
Friday 22nd December
2.30–3.30pm
Friends of Bailey's Wood
I'll be leading a sociable walk in the woods to enjoy the changing seasons
Booking Link

Interested in booking me for an event? Click here to find out more.

Events in December 2022

Medieval Blackley Deer Park and its Aftermath
Friday 9th December
7.00-8.30pm
Castleton Literary and Scientific Society
I'll be giving a local history talk on the medieval deer park at Blackley, North Manchester, and its post-medieval history
Members and Non-Members Welcome - Information Link

Virtual Writing Retreat
Sunday 11th December
10.30-5.00pm
Hannah's Bookshelf
I'm hosting a online writing retreat for creative writers with writing exercises and structured writing sessions
Members Event

Winter Solstice Walk
Friday 23rd December
2.30-3.30pm
Friends of Bailey's Wood
I'll be leading a woodland walk in Bailey's Wood, North Manchester, to celebrate the Winter Solstice and share stories of the changing seasons
Booking Link

Interested in booking me for an event? Click here to find out more.