Larkhill Tipis & Yurts… a Secret Paradise!
Fran and Tony, pioneers of the Glamping world, are currently celebrating their 16th year of enchanting guests with their off-grid getaway, Larkhill Tipis & Yurts. Sharon Henshall stops by this award-winning eco-escape to find out more… I drove down a long track, edged by sheep-strewn fields and backdropped with a welcoming panoramic vista of hills, woodlands and farmland. Somewhere special awaited. Nestled within a magical 4 acre woodland in West Wales, I’d landed upon Larkhill Tipis & Yurts – a family-run holiday escape...
read moreThe Old Stones: Megalithic Sites in Britain & Ireland
Ready for an adventure exploring ancient burial chambers and stone circles? The Old Stones, a guide to Megalithic Sites of Britain and Ireland, will ignite your imagination and set you on a trail back in time, with a tale (or two) to tell at each stop… Delve into Megalithic Sites of the Neolithic & Bronze Ages through the eyes of The Old Stones. The book is described as “A Field Guide to the Megalithic Sites of Britain and Ireland” and covers over 1000 sites, includes stunning photos and incorporates plenty of fascinating...
read moreSpirituality and Social Action
Published in Issue 1 of Inspired Times (June-August 2009) Sharon Henshall & Sophia Foster research the claim that spiritual growth will lead us to take wiser social action. By deepening our connection with a higher force, can we then deal with problems without resorting to war and conflict? Seated amongst the current financial rubble, most of us, hopefully even our bankers, recognize that things must change! Our situation is highlighting that individual greed has no place within the heart of a healthy society. So how do we adopt a new...
read moreSeeking Stillness in our Busy Lives
Revisiting Issue 1 of Inspired Times Magazine, this article felt apt as the first to air on the internet as it mentions the inception of the Inspired Times vision. In the coming months, I’ll share various articles from the print magazines which are still relevant today. Let’s see how things unfold for the future and whether there’s a place for new articles to be posted too. I’ve missed connecting with the Inspired Times community and so feel this could be a simple way to step back into the Inspired world. Published in...
read moreThe Ethics of Cosmetics
Clear your skin as well as your conscience! Rebecca Day discards her mainstream make-up bag and opens our eyes to the world of natural, cruelty-free beauty products. The history of make-up spans back thousands and thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians used cosmetics to embellish their looks through the use of oils and eyeliners. They were slightly mystified by the discovery that this make-up also prevented bacterial infection due to a mild toxic content. These ‘magical’ qualities gave the products an allure which Egyptian women couldn’t...
read moreLife as a Herbivore
Vegetarians and vegans are increasing in numbers, but how do we ensure these plant-based diets remain kind to the environment? Rebecca Day gets digging… Globalisation has contributed largely to the food industry we know today – eating foods from different parts of the world has become entwined in our daily diets. As the world’s population numbers increase, so does its demand for food. The food supply chain encompasses more countries than ever before; products are being grown in one country, packaged in another, and consumed right here...
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