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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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…
Read MoreB 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…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreThis 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.…
Read MoreThis 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…
Read MoreWorking 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…
Read MoreDespite 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…
Read MoreWe 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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