All About The Calm

13/11/2025

Hello. Thank you for visiting this page, but please head over to Woodland Connections where our story continues!

As the majority of my work happens in the woods it made sense to focus the energy over there!
Thank you 😊

04/11/2024

Well I hardly ever get on to this page anymore as I'm busier than ever with Woodland things! BUT, in an All About The Calm update, I'm excited to be back in a school this afternoon for a 6 week block of children's mindful relaxation classes. Helping children notice different feelings as they come and go, having fun through movement and games and learning how to calm and relax our bodies and minds.
See you soon Cotmanhay Infants :)

11/09/2024

Winter Wreath Workshop - on sale now!
Our winter wreaths have a focus on keeping things natural - there's no plastic or metal in sight. But there is an array of locally foraged natural materials to create your own, unique and very beautiful winter wreath. We begin at the private car park and take a wander through the woods to harvest your own hazel (with landowners permission) to create your wreath bases. We then continue our amble down to the warm and cosy Shining Cliff hostel where complimentary hot drinks and delicious cakes await you. There's then time to select your materials and get creative. In the supportive, welcoming environment, our approach is that 'having a go' is far more important than what we produce! But from past experience at these sessions, everyone leaves with something to be proud of.

01/08/2024

24/06/2024

Who’s up for some adventuring?! Kids Sunday drop off session, 30th June 11am-2pm
Taking bookings now. See image for booking details

19/05/2024

***Only 3 places left for the 28th!***
A few more on 29th!
Get your kids outdoors for some fantastic fun at Woodland Connections Half Term Adventure Days.
Feel free to share and help us get these days fully booked!

17/05/2024

Would you like to step into the weekend feeling calm and refreshed, with a clear mind and a slower pace? Then come and enjoy a couple of hours of Forest Bathing in a beautiful ancient woodland. Tomorrow, 18th May, we will connect through guided sensory activities to the nature around us. Join me from 10:30 - 12:30 for some much deserved time out in the woods.

15/05/2024

Yesterday morning I led a Forest Bathing taster walk in Shining Cliff woods. I think the rain put people off as just one lady arrived, but what a lovely rainy mindful time we had, really slowing down and taking notice.
The skies then cleared for the home ed family session in the afternoon and we had a wonderfully busy time discovering the little creatures that call the woodland home. We found centipedes, millipedes, a variety of woodlice, oodles of worms, a scorpionfly, spiders and colourful beetles.
Life in the woods is good, rain or shine!

13/05/2024

It’s Mental Health Awareness week this week, with a theme of Move More for your Mental Health. Amber Valley Borough Council has a great suggestion of things to try to get you up and moving. Take a look at the website. If you feel stuck in a rut and don’t have the oomph to do anything, just one step at a time will get you going in the right direction. Have a look at what’s on offer and choose something to try.

This is the description of Mental Health Awareness Week

04/05/2024

So excited about this year's Women Supporting Women Day in Shining Cliff Woods.
Over at Woodland Connections we have gathered a fantastic group of women to provide a wonderful retreat day in the woods. These women will run a variety of well-being sessions throughout the day, helping you to feel calm, relaxed, restored and connected. This all takes place in the stunning ancient woodland.
Bring along your own lunch to enjoy around a campfire, we will provide hot drinks and delicious cakes.
Our practitioners on the day include Beth, an occupational therapist and complimentary medical practitioner, Corinne from Yoga with Corinne, Stacey, Reiki practitioner from Light as a Feather and Lisa from The Coach House Health & Wellness Centre.
Tickets are on sale NOW! Places are limited so don't miss out on this wonderful day.