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This once unloved (slug-ridden) corner of my garde This once unloved (slug-ridden) corner of my garden is now home to pear, damson, plum, tayberry, mint, myrtle, lavender, strawberry and geranium (pelargonium). In other words a mini food forest. All edible for us and bee-friendly but not so attractive to slugs. I'll never grow a successful cabbage in this bed but by adapting my planting, and using permaculture and food forest principles, I've turned it into a productive, healthy space. #growyourownfoods #foodforestuk #foodforests #permaculture #urbangardening
A day at the seaside? By train? 🚂🌊 A sea sw A day at the seaside? By train? 🚂🌊 A sea swim? Right by the station? 🏊‍♀️🌊 Paddleboard hire? On the prom? 🏄‍♂️🌊 Devon's Riviera Line is one of our favourite train rides. Don't let all this seaside slip by unexplored. Torquay train station is only five minutes from our sandy, swimmable beach. For more ideas about days out by train in Torbay, check out our latest blog post! Devon welcomes sustainable travellers. (Link in bio) #adventuresbytrain #sustainabletravel #sustainability #rivieraline #ohidoliketobebesidetheseaside #greatwesternrailway #beachdays #beachlife #seaswimming #dayout #outdoorswimming #carfreeday
You looking at me? #seaside #seagull #blueskies # You looking at me? #seaside #seagull #blueskies #devon #walking #beachwalks #GetOutside #exploremore #adventuresbytrain
When in Dawlish... #ifyouknowyouknow When in Dawlish... #ifyouknowyouknow
Today's adventure by train certainly has plenty of Today's adventure by train certainly has plenty of trains in it. And beaches. And sea views. And hopefully ice-creams! #GetOutside #adventuresbytrain #trainjourneys #trainwalks #southwestcoastpath #beaches #greatwesternrailway #walks #trainspotting #sustainable #sustainabletravel #rivieraline #ohidoliketobebesidetheseaside
Sea-swallowing waves 🌊🌊🌊 Unpredictable, m Sea-swallowing waves 🌊🌊🌊 Unpredictable, multi-directional, whiffy, wonderful but they don't taste that good! #GetOutside #swimming #seaswimming #Torbay #outdoorswimming #naturesswimmingpool
How lucky am I? An early morning swim with my girl How lucky am I? An early morning swim with my girl then off to work for both of us. #GetOutside #swimtime #seaswimming #familyoutdoors #outdoorswimming #beachlife #Torbaydos #morningswim #thisgirlcan #trysomethingnew
In just two weeks my garden has exploded. This fie In just two weeks my garden has exploded. This field bean proves that bountiful can also be beautiful (spot the fauna). I've had a lovely day sorting it all out and exploring the new growth. I found: Flowering greenhouse tomatoes Flowering outdoor tomatoes Forming apples Forming blueberries Growing baby cucumbers Leafing chard (so much) Galloping peach trees Blossoming strawberries It's hard to tell whether the insects or me are happier. It looks like two plus years of an organic permaculture approach are finally paying off. Big thanks due to @annadarbz for her excellent greenhouse watering services. And to @SylvaGrow for their brilliant potting compost. #GetOutside #permaculture #happyearth #soilhealth #compost #growyourownfoods
So what is it about van life that makes us love it So what is it about van life that makes us love it so much? 🤔 🗺️ The freedom to explore? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The challenge of planning? 🚐 A simpler way of being? 👫 New people, new places? 🌳 More time outside? We would love to know what you think. . . . . . . . #vantrip #vanlifeexplorers #roadtrip #campervan #toyota #toyotahiace4x4 #4x4campervan #campervanning #vanlife #vanconversion #campervanlife
I am a tree. I actually am. Fab morning yoga sessi I am a tree. I actually am. Fab morning yoga session with my sister in Mum's beautiful garden. All good fun but before I started the yoga I wouldn't have felt comfortable even standing on this wall. I didn't win at Scrabble though. #wellbeing #outdooryoga #treepose #sundaymornings #menopausehealth #overfifty #womenshealth #thisgirlcan #familytime❤️ #yogawithadriene #yogapractice
When did you last wriggle your toes in the clover? When did you last wriggle your toes in the clover? ☘️🍀 There's nothing like barefoot walking to put you back in touch with the earth. #barefootgirl #barefootwalking #malvernhills #hometown #familyoutdoors #outdoorwalks #motherearth #summertime #monthofmay #gaia #InMyYaks
Who wouldn't want to swim here? Just blissful. My Who wouldn't want to swim here? Just blissful. My last Welsh river for now. A gentle slope into a deep plunging pool. The water was sun-kissed and warm. Like a goddess I bathed in floating pollen, and gazed at blue skies and gentle mayflies above me. Swimming against the stream up to the rapids was almost as much fun as floating back downstream with the current. Why don't more places make it so easy to do this? Thanks to @fuzzyfellarides for the first photo. My water camera has finally given up. . . . . . #outdoorswimmingpool #peaceandquiet #riverswim #riverdip #nogeotag #waterbaby #natureSpa #outdoorswimming #wildswimming #wateraccess #swimmingoutdoors #rivers #GetOutside #overfifty #wellbeing #menopausehealth #thisgirlcan #swimminghole
We're crossing the border back into England today We're crossing the border back into England today but what a road trip it's been. Wales has surprised us round every corner (not least because of the weather). We've discovered new places, spent time with our son, experienced a warm welcome round every corner, swum, cycled, walked and camped out. All that and we haven't even driven half the miles we would have on our usual Scotland van adventures. Diolch yn fawr! #roadtrip #campervan #toyota #granvia #vanlife #Cymru #Wales #livingthevanlife #diolchynfawr #visitwales #campervanlife
Today I ascended Lord Hereford's Knob. A windy but Today I ascended Lord Hereford's Knob. A windy but enjoyable experience. Meanwhile, Mr D. was cycling up Gospel Pass! #GetOutside #Twmpa #lordherefordsknob #blackmountains #Cymru #Wales #welshborders #hillwalking #haybluff
Back on the Mawddach Estuary. I've really fallen f Back on the Mawddach Estuary. I've really fallen for this place. Mor y fynydd. Sea to mountain. #GetOutside #campervan #vanlife #exploremore #slowtravel #walking #cymru #wales #walesadventure
Not just one ruined house but a whole abandoned qu Not just one ruined house but a whole abandoned quarry village high in the Welsh hills. Fascinating, very atmospheric, and definitely worth the steep walk up past the workings and inclines. #exploremore #history #Cymru #Wales #walking #discovery #newplaces #slate #heritage #slowways #snowdoniaslatetrail #Snowdonia #Eryri #nationalparks
Well it would be rude not to. Especially as Wales Well it would be rude not to. Especially as Wales has been wearing her sunny hat again today. #GetOutside #riverswim #outdoorswimming #afonconwy #riverside #wildswimming #bluebells #camping #vanlife #outdoorfuntime #Cymru #Wales #diolchynfawr #thankyou
Okay so now we're in Wales! #GetOutside #vanlife Okay so now we're in Wales! #GetOutside #vanlife #roadtrip #exploremore #Cymru #Wales #Eryri #Snowdonia #diolchynfawr
If you want to find out where a footpath wants to If you want to find out where a footpath wants to take you... Follow it! We discovered sandy beaches, a Sunday pub, and relaxed vibes. And the most amazing swim with a view. #GetOutside #tycochinn #beachlife #walescoastpath #seaswimming #campervan #llynpeninsula #visitwales
Clear waters, blue skies, family. What a great rec Clear waters, blue skies, family. What a great recipe for a happy weekend. We don't get to see this one often enough but have discovered that van meet ups are a great way to get together. #GetOutside #seaswimming #northwalescoast #familyfun #blueskies #outdoorswimming
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“Fi is a great asset in my day-to-day work. She always meets the needs of briefs and deadlines, usually providing copy in advance. Very good communicator and always has channels open when she’s working. I’m glad to have found her freelancing services.”

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Upskilled Australia

“Fi is exactly what we want in a writing partner, the quality of her text is extremely professional and articulate and best of all she is able to work in such a way that supports the way our agency works. Looking forward to a long partnership.”

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Flycast Media

“Fi is really easy to work with and understands copywriting in relation to SEO. We’re really pleased we found her and looking forward to working with her more.”

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Origin 1

“Hi Fi – Just thought you’d like to know that your (latest) post  was our top post of the month of SEP, despite only being live for 12 days of the month. It also got a great organic result… showing that readers are really engaging with the content.”

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Upskilled Australia

“We were hugely impressed with Fi’s pro-active and professional approach when we worked with her on a fascinating WW2 exhibition. Her insight and sensitivity were matched by her quality text and prompt delivery, we would highly recommend her as a copy writer with a certain ‘something extra’. She was an absolute pleasure to work with … Continue reading “Visit Dartmoor”

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Visit Dartmoor

‘Thank you so much for your efforts, your patience, your advice and of course, your beautiful words.’

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Ordnance Survey – Walk London

‘Fi came highly recommended by another member of Ordnance Survey’s Consumer Team and she did not disappoint. Her work is always precise, always on time and she can turn her hand to any style. From sparkling, child-friendly humour to detailed, directional information, her knowledge and passion for the outdoors shines through. She is also adept … Continue reading “Ordnance Survey – Secret Stories”

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Ordnance Survey – Secret Stories

“It has been a real pleasure to have Fi contributing to our blogging efforts. She has excellent writing skills, is comfortable working with Word Press and is a proficient social media user. The best part though, is that she comes up with blog ideas, pitches them and writes them in a very fast turnaround time. … Continue reading “English Trackers”

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