Spring is to see the shoots in my balcony boxes push through the soil, reaching upwards and flowering into their potential. No matter my years, I’m still amazed at how a tiny seed can blossom into something grand. In the…
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B is for Boundaries
B is for Boundaries. Nowadays instead of feeling miserable after I’ve been told off, I practise distancing myself from unhelpful or hurtful criticism. Having watched enough crime dramas, I’m finally able to say “no comment” instead of trying to justify…
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Self Care… A is for Altruism
We featured Nikki’s playful and fun Connected painting last month. We plan to feature her A-Z of Self-Care with Swiss & South specifically in mind. A is for Altruism. Life is better when we live with concern for others and…
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Getting to know you
A lady called Martina Osterberg did a very cool thing about 150 years ago and set up the first women’s sports college here in Swiss&South. She had seen basketball and let folk know about it. This in turn became another…
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Local pubs and music?
This is the North Star. There are two pubs in Swiss&South. One is Ye Olde Swiss Cottage which actually looks like a Swiss Cottage and perhaps even the reason for the area’s name. The second pub is The North Star.…
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Humans of Hilgrove
This is JUST what Swiss&South likes! A Swiss Cottage project that puts people at the heart of things. The ‘Humans of Hilgrove’ exhibition, organised by five Hilgrove residents, celebrates the community and diversity of the Hilgrove estate. It consists of 17 boards…
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Siân’s S&S Map
Working with Siân on Swiss&South has been a godsend. When she created and produced this amazing map of our area it makes my heart sing and does everyday. If you would like to get yours, then head over to her…
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Farmer’s Market
Despite the first lockdown and now a second, the Farmer’s Market has kept going and has remained open every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm in Swiss Cottage. We think that deserves some recognition! Someone who definitely loves it is Caroline…
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Do you see hearts too?
We think Catherine’s Instagram account is just to share the love is wonderful. She looks to find things in nature that look heart-shaped. Just for fun and connection and to appreciate beauty. And well, that is lovely! So if you…
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