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Fleetneedles Forage: The Magic of the Elder Tree
A few weeks ago I bought a copy of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: sugar and spice, all things nice…and ketchup
After my fibromyalgia diagnosis five years ago, I began to make significant changes to my lifestyle.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: The Poison Garden
I recently discovered the existence of Alnwick Castle and The Poison Garden. Needless to say it is now on my top ten list of places to go.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: more Spring flowers and their uses
After writing my last article about the properties of early Spring flowers, I realised I mainly research herbs with recognised herbal benefits, often overlooking the common wild flowers I have known all my life.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Spring flowers and their uses
It might not always feel like it but Spring is finally here.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases
With Winter well underway, the next few months are traditionally chilly, drab and punctuated by an assortment of coughs, colds and viruses.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: The Herbs and Hedgerows of Wartime Britain
Like many kids in the early 80s I was given Delrosa Rosehip Syrup whenever a cold threatened me.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Something Wicked This Way Comes
The notion of witches has always fascinated me. It began in childhood when I read books about witches such as Meg and Mog.
Read the full story..Seasons of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness
As the last days of Summer peter out and early Autumn beckons I realise it is my busiest time of year and I need to get a wriggle on.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: natural beauty treatments
It’s hard to consider my herbal odyssey without acknowledging how much it now factors in my everyday life.
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The Northern Soul Awards 2018
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15. Here’s our list of winners, along with the Highly Commended and Special Mentions for each category. Congratulations!
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