"The black cat is up early, too." Art by Jan Waldron Good Morning Blue ones #MenWithCats

Pure happiness ❤️

Saffron, The White-Tailed Fox - from the Tales of Brackenlowe Halt. #childrenstories #childrensbooks #booksky

This collaborative community arts project is open to all, wherever you are. It's a 12 month project to bring old-charm children's stories FREE to all schools and nurseries. It's a big ask but I'm sure that together we can do it thebrackenlowehaltproject.org #childresstoties #books #booksky #BookSky

National Year of Reading 2026 - This is what gave us the idea back in December 2025. It's been 3 months of planning but we have finally launched "The Brackenlowe Halt Project" 😁 literacytrust.org.uk/about-us/nat...

This is not only beautiful music but it also fills you with positive energy. I listen to it when driving or pottering around the house and I always feel energised by the music - try it 🙏 (And remember to sing along, you'll feel the difference! 😊) www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvBL...

A little calm with your coffee ☕

Welcome to Thursday everyone! 🙏

Are you creative? This collaborative community arts project is open to all, wherever you are . It's a 12 month project to bring old-charm children's stories FREE to all schools and nurseries. It's a big ask but I'm sure that together we can do it! #mindfulness #BookSky #childrensbooks #booksky

Update: I have launched "The Brackenlowe Halt Project" - a community arts project for creatives that will eventually deliver FREE children's stories and activity packs to all schools, nurseries and educational organisations via a soon-to-be-built website. I'm so excited it's all coming together!

Time has taken the station, but not its light. The lamp still shines for those who return. Welcome to the Brackenlowe Halt Archives. 🌿🕯️

Through the magic of storytelling, we went back to speak to the Signalman. Here's some brief edits from that interview . . . #booksky #books #brackenlowehalt

#BrackenloweHalt #MindspringStudios #WoodlandWorld #TalesFromBrackenlowe #TheSignalman #CalmStorytelling #LostWorldFound

An invitation from the signalman . . . . #BedtimeStories #StorytellingForChildren #FolkloreInspired #ChildrensBooksUK #IndependentChildrensBooks #IllustratedStories

The signalman speaks about the animals of Brackenlowe Woods . . . #MindfulParenting #CalmBedtime #GentleParentingUK #SlowChildhood #EmotionallyIntelligentKids #BedtimeRoutine #RaisingKindKids www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaGd...

The signalman is such a wonderful and rich character to work with. I think I was born to write this story and pass on his wonderful tales. #BrackenloweHalt #MindspringStudios #WoodlandWorld #TalesFromBrackenlowe #TheSignalman #LostWorldFound #booksky #writers #illustrators #childrensbooks

The old signalman of Brackenlowe Halt looks back on his life and has a wonderous tale to tell. This is where the legend began . . . www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMJe... #books #childrensbooks #childrensstories #booksky #writing

The journals had always been about the children, now a new generation of children can once again join the signalman at his station bench and hear the tales of Saffron, Pip and friends. His lamp still glows for those that care to look . . . #booksky #writing #childrensbooks #childrensstories

World Book Night is taking place on the 23rd April and all The Reading Agency are asking, is that people participate in a #readinghour from 7pm. For this, we may need to draw on the power of a short story. The floor is now open for ideas 🤔 #books #booksky #yearofreading

Yes! #Freedom For our future 🥰

The Brackenlowe Halt Project is a community arts innitiative based in Hull, UK. Our mission is simple - to bring the old Victorian signalman's tales back to life for a new generation of wide-eyed children. thebrackenlowehaltproject.org #booksky #childrensbooks #childrensstories #writers #writing

Storytelling and poetry share a common toolkit: the calculated use of diction, rhythm, and figurative language. Through metaphors and similes, these forms go beyond simple communication to evoke sensory imagery and persuade the reader through aesthetic impact. #storytelling #WritingCommunity

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Good morning, everybody. From my #landscape #art, #illustrationart, and #photography portfolio: "Morning at the Train Station"

First blog post of the year - I've shared my journey with art "My journey with art, so far" #watercolours #artist www.georginadoodles.com/blogs/news/m...

The Brackenlowe Halt Project is officially launched today!

The project is now entering phase 2. We have applied for Arts Council England funding (pending) and are reaching out for collaborations with fellow creatives. @brackenlowehalt.bsky.social brackenlowehalt.co.uk #booksky #brackenlowehalt #illustrators #childrensbooks

Red Blood Moon over NYC last lunar eclipse.

The signalman tells his story. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMJe... #BrackenloweHalt #MindspringStudios #WoodlandWorld #TalesFromBrackenlowe #TheSignalman #LostWorldFound #booksky #writers #illustrators #childrensbooks

Good morning Bluesky. Have a wonderful Day 🙏

The signalman reads a story to "The shy one with a thousand questions" #brackenlowehalt #mindspringstudios #woodlandworld #talesfrombrackenlowe #thesignalman #calmstorytelling #lostworldfound #booksky #childrensstories #childrensbooks #illustrations #illustrators #writers

Looking for creative collaborators for the Brackenlowe Halt Project - visit - brackenlowehalt.co.uk #BedtimeStories #StorytellingForChildren #FolkloreInspired #ChildrensBooksUK #IndependentChildrensBooks #IllustratedStories #booksky #illustrators #writers

An updated image of some recent work, with me for scale!