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Ringwood; the name is thought to be Saxon for edge of the forest. I arrive in this small Hampshire town by the faithful Castleman Trail, which has by now become a familiar friend. The last leg contains the remains of an old station, Ashley Holt, a reminder of its previous

Wimborne Minster is a delight, as is my lunchtime host Angie Corbet. I have thoroughly enjoyed my walk, along the Castleman Trail, which Andy Hadley has told me leads all the way from Poole to Ringwood, and is great for walkers. It is flat, easy to follow, very scenic in

I recently visited Wakelyn’s Farm in Suffolk, a working farm which is also leading a research centre for agroforestry.  Our group was shown around by Prof. Martin Wolfe, who runs it, and has had a long career as a forward thinking agricultural researcher. For me, as the least expert

I am met off the ferry by Andy Hadley and Harriet of BH hub, and Transition Poole. They are really welcoming, and fantastic guides. I marvel at the wonderful network of people transition is drawing together. At this point I think I am almost at my evening’s destination. I

I cross by ferry at Studland to arrive in Poole; from rural idyll to urban sprawl in 5 minutes; the sublime to the ridiculous. The assault on my senses is acute. I awake next morning dull and fuzzy, disorientated and 2 hours later than any previous morning. The sound of