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

More experimenting . . . . and a big Thank you to Tina for all her efforts! 🙏

The tracks bend away and disappear into Brackenlowe Woods and then onto the coast.

Saffron and Pip meet at the old Mossy Bridge.

It's taking shape - slowly! 😊

Here they are altogether. #booksky #childrensbooks #kidlit #Brackenlowehalt

The beautiful Saffron. If the signalman ever had a favorite, it was Saffron. Her head always telling her to rush ahead, her heart making her hold back for her friends.

A Legacy Project. The Signalman talks about his hopes for the future . . . . #brackenlowehalt #booksky #Kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #books

Brackenlowe Halt was built from a simple belief: that children and grown-ups alike need a quiet place to return to. A place where small things matter. Where kindness is not weakness. Where stories are gentle, the world is coherent, and the lamp is always kept burning. #booksky #KidLitArt

Still working on the 'Reading Room' - A library ready to be filled with tales of the animals of Brackenlowe Halt. Only "The Signakman's Last Note" is available to read while we fill the bookshelf, but please feel free to take a look 😊 readingroom.brackenlowehalt.co.uk #booksky #kidlitart

Still working on the 'Reading Room' - A library ready to be filled with tales of the animals of Brackenlowe Halt. Only "The Signakman's Last Note" is available to read while we fill the bookshelf, but please feel free to take a look 😊 readingroom.brackenlowehalt.co.uk #booksky #kidlitart

The Brackenlowe Halt Reading Room will soon be open to the public. Unfortunately, as the trains no longer run to Brackenlowe Halt, we have arranged Hackney Carriages to transport you to, and from the Reading Room for your comfort and pleasure. #brackenlowehalt #booksky #childrensbooks

Building and testing the website today. I say website, it's victorian-style reading room full of Brackenlowe stories (yet to be witten!)

They say they were lost for over 150 years. Now they've been found and restored.

Concept image of the cover layout.

For those that sought it's comfort.

He was just one of the many rabbits of Brackenlowe Woods the signalman jotted in his journal. But the he came to see something in him, a kind of gentle bravery. He named him Pip.

The Signalman makes a new discovery. This is where the story of Saffron began . . .

Working on "Saffron and the Wobbly Bridge"

We are hoping to build a storyworld for children, any help or advice is always welcome.

Welcome to my world. It's not much but I'm happy to share it! 😂

I've finally finished my 'mini-explainer', now I need to turn it into a flip-book. I'll post all 6 pages here in the thread if you want to know how the "Tales from Brackenlowe Halt" came into being . . . . #booksky #KidLitArt #childrensbooks #brackenlowehalt Read the thread 👇

Working on the first book in a series from "Tales from Brackenlowe Halt"

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The world of Brackenlowe Halt will soon be open. All are welcome to explore our storyworld.

I've spent 6 months building this. Now I give it you. It's yours to keep.

When the day feels too much, return to Brackenlowe Halt. We built it for you.

This IS the beginning!

The Signalman's stories are slowly coming back to life. Brackenlowe Halt is awakening once more . . .

All are invited to be part of the project. Our aim is to bring calm, mindful children's stories and make them available online for schools and nurseries - for FREE. We are just at the beginning of this long, but worthwhile adventure! (DM's are welcomed)

Archibald passes on his wisdom to young Marlow . . .

It's getting there , slowly. AI generated for concept testing.

#EarthDay ☀️ #MindfulLiving 🦋

Our soon-to-be-started local meetup group (We are also thinking of starting a Whatsapp group for those that attend in person)

Children love stories.

Mickey! Hope you and almost all have a pretty good Monday too! ✊💙🌱🦋

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In a time long gone, a Signalman watched the woodland animals just behind his small railway Halt. Eventually, he wrote hundreds of stories about the animals he observed. This is the story of "The Legend of Brackenlowe Halt"

Have a wonderful Saturday.