SisterWood

25/04/2025

Did you know that spending time in nature can reduce stress by up to 60%?

At Sisterwood, we create space for girls to build confidence, explore who they are, and feel held by the natural world and each other.

We’ve got a few spaces left on our summer programme for girls aged 12-16. If someone comes to mind, we’d love to hear from you!

Taster Day: 12th May
Programme: Mondays 3rd June-21st July
Link in bio to refer
Deadline: 4th May

18/04/2025

Volunteer with SisterWood - Nature, creativity & care for girls aged 12–16

We’re looking for someone who feels at home in nature and brings a calm, caring presence to join our summer programme.

As a Programme Support Volunteer, you’ll help create a warm, welcoming space where young people can rest, explore, and reconnect, with themselves, each other, and the land.

🗓 Taster Day: Sun 12 May
🗓 Sessions: Mondays, 2nd June – 21 July

We’re looking for people who:
✨ Feel at home in woodland settings
✨ Have experience supporting young people or community spaces
✨ Bring calm, creativity and care

Travel costs are covered. We can support your DBS if needed.
Apply online via the link in our bio or email enquiries@sisterwood.org.uk to find out more...

Please note, you need to be 18 or over to apply.

Let’s grow something meaningful together. 🌼

02/08/2024

🌟 We closed July with a productive Trustee Day, celebrating the past year’s achievements and making plans for the future 🤸‍♀️

Now, we’re taking a well-earned summer break to rest and refresh 🌿

At SisterWood we know the importance of looking after our own mental health and well-being, and hope to return even stronger and more energised in September 💪

We hope you all find time for some self-care and reflection over the holidays, and look forward to seeing you all again soon 💚

13/07/2024

Another summer fete - we’re at today and really enjoying raising awareness for 🌳 💚

Pop down if you’re in the area - it’s a gorgeous little fete and there’s lots to do and see! 💕

22/06/2024

We’re all set up to chat to the lovely folk at the village fete! Come and say hello if you’re in the area - the sun’s out and there’s lots for all the family to do ☀️

18/06/2024

Could you spare a moment to vote for us please? Just click on the link below to give us a chance to win £5000! The form is pre-filled so shouldn’t take a moment to do 🙏 🌳 💚

We could receive £5,000 in the Movement for Good draw.

14/06/2024

Trustee Rosey is over the moon to be talking about SisterWood at the Chudleigh Knighton monthly coffee morning today. It may be because she’s passionate about or it could be the amount of delicious cake on offer! If you’re in the area do pop in for a chat between 10am and 12pm 💚 🍰



Rosey Writes Chudleigh Knighton Village Hall

25/05/2024

This week I turned 33, and so I'm taking this opportunity to celebrate this incredible woman: my Mum ❤

After 43 years in the NHS, her lifetime of service was acknowledged with a surprise invitation to ... and generously, Mum invited me to join her at the Garden Party - it's been quite the week!

The Palace staff were funny, kind, and considerate. However, I think the person who made Mum feel most honoured on our adventure to the big city was actually the army veteran we met on our train travelling up the night before…

As we unpacked our delicious treats to mark the occasion, this veteran stood and slurred "I didn't realise I was travelling in 1st class!"

I explained the cause of our celebration and he got it straight away - here was a woman who, like the countless nurses he had known, was worthy of note. He told me how special I must feel to be traveling with her, and then left us in peace to enjoy our picnic dinner.

And he’s right - Mum stood on the front lines during , holding the hands of dying people, that they would not feel so alone or fearful as they left this world.

Throughout her lifetime, my Mum has consistently chosen connection and love as part of her cure for pain.

When our time at the palace ended (after 3 hours in the pouring rain!) instead of complaining, my Mum laughed as we slipped about in the mud, the joy emanating from her to cheer up all those around us.

This amazing woman has always been the heart of our community. Mum rallied people together for all sorts of get-togethers when I was a child and has passed on her love of community to me.

This beating heart of compassion now lives on in SisterWood and will forever be an inspiration to me.

Thank you Mum 🥰

17/05/2024

What an incredible month! BBC filming and our young people stepping into their power 🔥

Countryfile asked me for the final sign off on the edit before it went on air last Sunday, so naturally, we did this with our young people in the woods ❤️

It's been a real rollercoaster and the response has been fantastic - a big thank you to everyone for your support 🥰

Your support matters and makes a real difference to the lives of the young people we work with ❤
.. to top it all, we had ducks come visit us in the woods this week! 🦆

14/05/2024

Thank you so much for all the love following our feature on BBC Country File 💚

It was a huge honour to be included in their programme about rural mental health and we are so proud of our young people who came across so well! 🌳

The episode is available to watch on iPlayer if you missed it! 💕

06/05/2024

Ah the joy of Spring!

I'd like to give a special shout out right now to the Violet, photo number #1 in these shots...

Why? Because violets are an exquisite thing of beauty, yet they're so teeny tiny that amidst the swathe of bold bluebells and wild garlic crowding the forest floor, they're often overlooked.

You have to get down pretty close to see the delicate patterns, but when you do it's a real treat. They also make a delicious syrup (thank you
- the memory of your gift is still strong, years later!)

This puts me in mind of the young women we work with at SisterWood - they have SO MUCH to offer the world, they just need a little encouragement to see that, and to know that their voices are valued.

When that value is learned, the potential unleashed offers a mind blowing array of exciting opportunities that no one could have predicted...

Introspection aside... can anyone please tell me the name of this epic beetle?!!!! Haven't learnt this one yet and look how AWESOME it is!

20/04/2024

Reflection time on SisterWood's second Birthday!

Yesterday was our the anniversary of becoming a registered charity - 2 years ago! As I gear up with plans for the coming academic year, I've been asking myself "what is most important in this?" And I keep coming back to the foundation stones of what we set all those years ago:

Community, connection and increasing access to our beautiful natural world 💚

It is an honour and a privilege to be working with the young people who we work with, who continue to teach me so much. I cannot wait to see what this next year has in store -

Adventure awaits!