Makers making a difference – a tale of two Leahs
In this early ‘Inspired by the Coast’ blog, we chat to Lead Wade, Devon-based illustrator with a small family business called ‘From Land and Sea’.
In this early ‘Inspired by the Coast’ blog, we chat to Lead Wade, Devon-based illustrator with a small family business called ‘From Land and Sea’.
As we all adjust to our newfound freedom with eased restrictions, walking the Coast Path is what comes to mind for many of us. But what was it like trying to complete the Path in 2020 before the second lockdown hit? We caught up with Jim Ayres who did just that.
As part of #WorldHealthDay 2021 we’ve been chatting to adventurer, educator and author Gail Muller about how the South West Coast Path has helped her cope with, and come through living with chronic pain. Here’s her story.
“I went out on my own and found that the solitude made me feel calmer inside and more able to cope with other things in my life.”
“Playing with the colours of the sea in inky tones of blue and hues of turquoise is my way of connecting to the natural environment and rhythm of life here.”
When walking along the South West Coast Path, it’s often easy to forget that you are passing through lots of different defined areas, each with their own unique character and history. But now, thanks to a new project in West Dorset you’ll have a beautiful reminder to tell you when you’re passing from parish to parish. We spoke to Countryside Access Improvement Officer for Dorset Council Tara Hansford to find out more.