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Seeing things differently

It can be very difficult to see things from someone else’s point of view, can’t it? Not perhaps, because we …

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What do evenings mean to you? 

Evenings have different significance depending on your stage of life, don’t they? As a child, I vividly remember objecting to …

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Back to school

Children have returned to school, and parents look relieved. But for all of us, September has a new-term feel. So, …

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It’s too hot to walk

It’s been too hot to walk, hasn’t it? Though I’ve spotted my neighbour walking their dog at 5.30am, it’s felt …

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Thank goodness for trees

I was on an early morning walk on one of the hottest days of the year. Truly, I hate the …

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What is living?

What does living mean to you? It might mean family holidays, meals out, a trip to the seaside, or simply …

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Living on the edge

Like Grace, my cat, I am not built for heat. So recently, I’ve adopted a Mediterranean approach to life, being …

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You can be both broken and beautiful

I visited Nymans, a Grade II Listed property and garden in West Sussex recently, and found the experience quite moving.  …

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‘Really?’ 

‘Really?’ is a question that you hope a journalist never asks you. It means that you’ve probably just said something …

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Be more like Grace

Grace is my four-year-old Maine Coon cat. She loves country life, her extensive territory, hunting, sleeping, eating, though is on …

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  1. Hazel Southam on Back to school17 September 2026

    Thanks Ruth. Much appreciated.

  2. Ruth Gledhill on Back to school17 September 2026

    What a lovely piece thank you for sharing

  3. Hazel Southam on How I found new life in a garden26 January 2026

    Thanks Christina. Do visit in the spring!

  4. Hazel on Save our village26 January 2026

    You make a very good point Pauline. I simply think that we need to be careful about where we build.…

  5. Pauline Wild on Save our village25 January 2026

    I agree. It's so sad. Our countryside is so good for every part of life and yes, I'm sure it's…

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