I am very sorry indeed to have to report
that I’ve been diagnosed with a condition called ‘Cluster Headache’. This causes an
infuriatingly debilitating pain and after struggling with it since the start of
the year, I’m now under doctor’s orders to not teach any courses or, indeed, do
any work at all.
On the plus side, I am told I can expect to
make a full recovery – it’s just that no-one can say exactly when.
Until we’re clearer about when we can start
running courses again we’ve stopped taking bookings, but I do hope I’ll be in a
position to put some flesh on the bones regarding our future plans in the
not-too-distant future. I’ll keep you
posted in the normal way!
I did say ‘nearly’ everything’s on hold.
One aspect of life down in the woods that is able to continue is our ‘Crafty
Camping’. Adam has been working hard on
getting what were already very good camping facilities even better and,
frankly, if they’re not already luxurious then they will be very shortly. It’s camping, but it’s a long way from
roughing it! There are more details on the site here and I hope you’ll be able to take advantage
of what’s on offer over the coming weeks and months. The woodland is beautiful and
quiet. Combined with first class camping, it’s a lovely place to spend a couple
of days.
While I’m recovering, The Woodland
Workshop is carrying on. We’re not shutting up shop! Adam’s working in the
woods full time, Helen is looking after all things office and admin, and Mike
is keeping on top of everything online for me.
As for the future – as soon as I’m better
we’ll be back and, as ever, recipients of this newsletter will be among the
very first to know about all new developments – including reinstated course
dates for bowl and spoon carving, pole lathing, and making chairs, gates, totem
poles and coracles.
I’m sure the future’s bright, I’m just not
in a position to say quite when it starts!
I am very sorry for any disappointment and
hassle all this has caused. Thanks for reading, and thanks for your patience.
Guy
