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  • Travelling Ava’s First Day on the Isle of Neverwas

    In the enchanting Isle of Neverwas, spring brings color and warmth as Ava, an adventurer, finds herself lost after following a mysterious light. On a bus, she meets Albie the Adventurer, a local frog who guides her. Together, they explore… Continue reading

    Travelling Ava’s First Day on the Isle of Neverwas
  • Bubble Beach: A Guided Walk

    Welcome to the Isle of Neverwas, where spring has returned, bringing warmth to the island after winter. Join a guided walk along Bubble Beach, discovering soft golden sands, rock pools teeming with life, and the beauty of nature. Enjoy the… Continue reading

    Bubble Beach: A Guided Walk
  • Travelling Ava and the Easter Egg Hunt

    Travelling Ava expresses her love for Easter, highlighting its cheerful arrival with blooming flowers and sweet treats. The narrative unfolds a whimsical adventure involving a magical pink bunny named Rosa, who enlists the author to help hide eggs for an… Continue reading

    Travelling Ava and the Easter Egg Hunt
  • Meet the Designer – Chapter Five

    The author reflects on four transformative years as a head of year in a secondary school, emphasizing the importance of joy and hope over happiness. Through experiences with colleagues and students, they clarify their values and develop a vision for… Continue reading

    Meet the Designer – Chapter Five
  • Meet the Designer – Chapter Four

    In Chapter 4, the narrator reflects on leaving teaching for a community project, realizing it was a mistake after two weeks. Amid COVID, they learned valuable skills while volunteering but felt overwhelmed. Choosing to take a break, they focused on… Continue reading

    Meet the Designer – Chapter Four
  • Meet the Desinger – Chapter Three

    In 2017, I reassessed my creative pursuits and discovered my storytelling superpower through a meeting with Ann English. Her advice to document my ideas helped me streamline my focus, leading to the successful launch of Travelling Ava’s website and my… Continue reading

    Meet the Desinger – Chapter Three
  • Yule Day 12: New Beginnings

    On the Isle of Neverwas, the celebration of Yule concludes with joyous gatherings as islanders welcome the New Year at Bubble Beach. They enjoy a festive breakfast after a night of dancing, sharing wishes for the future on sugar paper… Continue reading

    Yule Day 12: New Beginnings
  • Yule Day 11: Celebration and Joy

    On New Year’s Eve at the Isle of Neverwas, the fairy folk celebrate with music, dancing, and festivities. As dusk settles, the harbour transforms into a winter wonderland. Guests enjoy the bonfire and fireworks at midnight, marking the transition to… Continue reading

    Yule Day 11: Celebration and Joy
  • Yule Day 10: Protection

    On the Isle of Neverwas, Wilder Bear prepares for the New Year by reflecting on cherished memories connected to trinkets he decorates with. As he cooks a meal for friends Ruby Rabbit and Little Mouse, they share laughter, play games,… Continue reading

    Yule Day 10: Protection
  • Yule Day 9: Strength

    On the Isle of Neverwas, day nine of Yule brings a mix of peaceful relaxation and community activities. Islanders enjoy cold morning swims, sewing catch-ups, Christmas movie marathons, and cozy moments by the fire. Diverse groups engage in seasonal cheer,… Continue reading

    Yule Day 9: Strength