In June Michael Loader invited people from the villages of Cleeve, Claverham, Congresbury and Yatton to post their responses to our question... "HOW has Nature and Creativity helped you during Lockdown?"

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He set up a special Facebook group to capture people's responses.

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Local artist Mandi Baykaa-Murray posted her diary of words and photographs from Cadbury Hill, a Hill that sits between the communities and which she had visited everyday of Lockdown

 

"Our secluded place, sitting under a tree on Cadbury Hill was proving to be magical! The pair of Great Spotted Woodpeckers were making a nest in an existing hole in the branch. This became an important focus for me - my very own ‘Springwatch."

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Michael has started to interview people from the four communities and will create an original story inspired by the conversations that emerge.  He is encouraging local people to make a ‘Green Pilgrimage’ up the Hill.   In late July two local youth clubs ventured up the Hill for their first meetings and outings since March.  They bounded through a selection of Creative Activities including Wand Making, Storytelling, Drama and Ritual Dance!  Both groups decorated two of the 3 trees with blessings, wishes and offerings.

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A local artist has created a special map of the Hill, and online contributions include songs, poetry and stories.

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"It’s so good to do arts and crafts, good for the soul and wellbeing."

 

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