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A year of two halves
Copyright @ Shipley Community Hub At the start of this year, if anyone had told me I’d be giving a talk to a room full
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I can hardly believe where the time has gone.
What a whirlwind the past six months have been for us here at the Tawny Owl Wood office! Our feet have hardly touched the ground.
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Exploring Important Social Topics Through Engaging Children’s Books
In recent years, there has been a surge of children’s books that tackle important social topics with sensitivity, empathy, and age-appropriate storytelling. From diversity and
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Reflection
365 days later: finding clarity through reflecting on the past year As another year comes to an end, it’s natural for us to look back
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Pillars of a Thriving Society
In today’s increasingly interconnected and diverse world, the concepts of diversity, inclusion, belonging, and empowerment have become integral to fostering thriving communities, workplaces, and societies.
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We got featured on Sussex Local
Modernised fairy stories with current social topics Not another Fairy Story! Well…..it depends on what you define fairy stories as. Are you immediately drawn to
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What a whirlwind….
What a whirlwind of a few months I have had, in preparation for the launch of our exciting new project. Two years in the making
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The Inspiration behind Tawny Owl Wood
Searching for this picture, brings back many wonderful memories for me. This picture of Margaret M. Tarrant’s The Fairy Troupe, was given to me, framed
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Tawny Owl Wood
I created Tawny Owl Wood in 2007 on a walk with my children in Sandringham Wood in Norfolk. Sandringham Wood itself, holds many special