Author: kalikellett

It was the day tree work was being done in the woods, a cherry picker and a climber came to top some of the great oaks that had died. So it was we got to see an oak branch from the very top of the tree - full of story. While a beautiful mouse made… Continue reading Elders well-being 9 – top of oak, hip and haw, and song

We were welcomed at the Pear Tree once again, as rain slanted down outside. Accommodating the eye testing, cooking for one, and ear testing, we enjoyed a mediating 15 minutes of silence, while we sowed stain glass muslins (leaves in muslin) thanks to Leslie who inspired us with the idea. One had never sown before.… Continue reading Elders Wellbeing 8 : Nov 3rd – sewing in silence

We are delighted to welcome Suffolk-based Kinda Forest School as our most recent FSA Recognised Forest School Provider. The following words from Mell Harrison, CIC Director and Facilitator, say so much: "Every single one of us from our 1-year-olds to our 90-plus year olds at Kinda Forest School are so excited that we can wave… Continue reading Forest School Association badge for Kinda

Conditions were perfect. After the great dry spell we'd had a little rain, enough to persuade the fruiting bodies of fungi to blossom, and Neil to arrive on a Wednesday and stay all day, walking us slowly around Kaliwood then down to the Pits. We found a very unusual fungi, observed with the following: is… Continue reading Fungi foray with Neil Mahler

Rain crashed down, and we were thankful yet again, to have the warmth and security of the Pear Tree as our backup plan. A good few came, including two potential new Elders, and a few surprises. Kally served us her delicious curried parsnip soup. It was Diana's idea. We looked inside an acorn. In between… Continue reading Elders Wellbeing 7 : Oct 27 – inside the Pear Tree and acorns

A glorious autumn day, we gathered in the wood, and talked of the stories of clothing in anticipation of cold arriving, and the importance of layers. Rachel gave a demonstration of the stories behind her boots (Zachopanie, £130 10 years ago), double layered socks, Revolution Race trousers, and under them, with the memory of ballet… Continue reading Elders Wellbeing 5: Oct 13 – more spurtles

This weeks Elders was a fruitful day. We shared crab apples, gratitudes, beetroot and skills creating spurtles in the tool area. Inside the bath bomb we painted with feathers using our home made inks and nearby the fire circle, yarns were naturally dyed to the sound of the woad song. Arms were lifted above heads… Continue reading Elders Wellbeing 4 October 7th

We each shared a story about the importance of marvellous trees in our lives, climbing inside, being on top, their lovely shapes, silver like a fairy tale, the way they sway, saying hello each time I pass, husband and son making baskets, a funny little car I had all my life, a dibber or a… Continue reading Elders Wellbeing 3 September 29

The day was mellow and acorny. During the circle we asked (whilst passing the ‘talking acorn’ around, instead of stick) what did equinox mean to everyone/ what was their favourite part of this autumnal time of year? This conjured up a lovely selection of thoughts: letting go, space for the new, balance , equal night… Continue reading Elders Wellbing 2 – acorn planting