by Ian Stephens | Mar 21, 2026 | My Story, Nature & Everyday Adventures, Related articles
A Week in the Peak District: Dovedale Walks, Lud’s Church and Spring Wildlife A week exploring the Peak District with gentle walks, Dovedale scenery, Lud’s Church, and plenty of wildlife moments along the way. From peaceful river reflections to powerful waterfalls,...
by Ian Stephens | Mar 7, 2026 | My Story, Nature & Everyday Adventures, Related articles
If you are waiting for spring to properly arrive before heading outside, you might already be missing it. March rarely makes a big announcement. It just quietly gets on with things. Buds begin to open, flowers appear where yesterday there were none, and suddenly the...
by Ian Stephens | Feb 22, 2026 | Related articles
Some weeks arrive loudly, this one didn’t! It felt quieter than that. Almost as though something was shifting in the background, not ready to make a scene, but no longer willing to stay hidden either. If you were rushing, you might not have noticed it. I...
by Ian Stephens | Feb 13, 2026 | Books, My Story, Nature & Everyday Adventures, Related articles
People often assume these are simply collections of nature photographs. They’re not. They’re the result of a decision I very nearly didn’t make. In November 2021, a friend asked if I would take on a daily nature photo challenge for 365 days. My first reaction was,...
by Ian Stephens | Feb 11, 2026 | Mindful Health Chat Forum, My Story, Nature & Everyday Adventures, Related articles
Everyone’s talking about the weather. Too grey, too wet and too gloomy! It’s almost as if we’re collectively waiting for permission from the sky before we allow ourselves to enjoy being outside, but here’s the thing. If you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll miss...