BY JOSHUA ANDREWS As the seasons change around the world, so too does the fresh produce available. It’s easy to forget. It’s not just supermarkets that carry fresh fruit and vegetables year round; even some farm shops import popular produce. However, among these items, seasonal, local items will also be on offer. This impressive array […]
BY JOSHUA ANDREWS From the snug footpaths enclosed with wild beauty, to the isolated – and ecologically important – islands dotted across the wide River Alde, Iken holds an atmosphere that will take you back to your childhood. Iken, a site of special scientific interest, has an air of mysticism that is hard to convey, […]
By Joshua Andrews Have you ever noticed your mood shift on sunny days? Most of us know the sun is good for us, but have you ever wondered exactly why? There are many reasons why the sun on our skin is good for us. With many of us spending a large chunk of the day […]
Our ancestors had a grounding, intimate connection with the Earth’s surface that has been lost in recent generations. We surround ourselves with artificial materials, placing several barriers between our skin and the ground; from wearing shoes to flooring our homes, we have separated our bodies from the nature that our species has known since its […]
Ever wanted to start hiking? Trail walking allows us to reconnect with ourselves and nature whilst disconnecting from this digital world. Whether you’re looking to step up your fitness or find a new way to de-stress, follow these 5 top tips to get your hiking journey off the ground. Choose an appropriate trail Location is […]
BY REBECCA ROBINSON A silver sliver of crescent moon hangs low in the sky like a charm. All around you is the deep silence of dark night, plush and enveloping as velvet. The only sound you can hear is the pop and crackle of the campfire and amongst it all, the rich silken sound of […]
By Joshua Andrews Mersea Island’s Cudmore Grove Country Park holds 102 acres of sandy beaches, rolling grasslands, and a salt marsh. It’s no surprise that this historic site located east of Mersea Island is adored by the public: Wide open fields open out towards wide empty beaches brimming with water bluer than the North Sea […]
By Kate Ford Roman River Valley is a British ancient woodland hiding just south of Colchester, Essex. Now a nature reserve managed by Essex Wildlife Trust, the site is a welcoming, wild space suitable for all experience levels. It would be easy to rush through this wild space: its gentle, rolling terrain opens out towards […]
WORDS: KATE FORDPHOTOGRAPHY: JOSEF SADDINGTON “It only takes one image to change someone’s life, to start a fire in their body, and to inspire them to learn and push for change in the right direction.” We speak with photographer, Josef Saddington about how he has combined his career with a passion for exploring that has […]