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Tidal Threads: Nature Writing from the edge of the estuary ~ Walks, Talks & Courses

Sarah is a mum to two children and a rescue dog called Pumpkin. She lives at the edge of a tidal estuary in England, exploring the deep connections between people, place and nature.

She has gained a BA (Hons) Degree in History from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, and is currently studying for an MA in Nature and Travel Writing at Bath Spa University.

Through her writing, courses and mentoring she helps others find their voice in the natural world.

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Events

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WALK | NOTICE | WRITE

WEDNESDAY April 30th 2025

Venue (in-person event)
Thurstaston, Wirral (exact details upon booking)

First session starting WEDNESDAY 30th April 2025 12pm – 2pm

£15 per session (Drop-in rate) OR £50 for a 4-week block (£12.50 per session)

BOOK HERE

Tidal Threads: Introduction to Nature Writing, Walk & Workshop (Approx 2 hours)

Would you like to learn how to deepen your connection with nature, improve your observation AND writing skills and meet new, like-minded people within your local community?

Join my guided journey through the shifting seasons, where people, walking and writing meet.

Join me for a four-week immersive nature writing experience weaving together movement, observation and prose.

Each session begins with a gentle 30/45-minute walk through woodland near the Dee Estuary, where we tune into the changing landscape – its sounds, scents, textures and even dramas.

Then, we gather (accessible on foot) at a welcoming café to capture our experiences in words, guided by weekly themes designed to deepen your connection to nature and refine your craft.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or simply seeking a mindful, creative space, this nature writing course offers inspiration, community and the joy of putting pen to paper in good company.

Optional: Coffee/ Cake/ Lunch available to purchase at the cafe.

FOUR WEEK SCHEDULE OUTLINE:

Week 1-3: Walk, Notice, Write (Wednesday 30th April, 7th & 14h May)

45 min walk → Seasonal focus each week

45 min writing → Guided prompts + personal writing time

End with light discussion → Share initial thoughts (optional, no pressure)

Week 4: Sharing & Feedback Session (21st May)

No walk this week—just a focused session in the café

Writers bring a polished or expanded version of something they’ve worked on: Optional reading aloud + gentle feedback

Bonus Perk for Block Bookers: Book all 4 sessions, get a personal short written feedback note from me – Sarah on one piece of writing via email after the course.

Spaces are limited to ensure a small, supportive group.

Book cover of 'The Peregrine' by J.A. Baker featuring an illustration of a peregrine falcon in flight.

The Peregrine by J. A. Baker is a nature writing masterpiece from start to finish. Perhaps it could be described as hard-going in places and relentless in pace, but it’s well worth the effort for the poetic, beautifully crafted prose and unique, unmistakable Baker style.

My Nature Book Nook

Hi, and welcome to The Nature Book Nook. I'm so glad you're here in this cosy corner of the bookish internet. Hopefully you'll find some inspirational reads here, if you're a nature lover like me.

I have personally read ALL of the books I have recommended in my shop (although some of the children's books, only my children have read, but have given them the thumbs up). They all have a theme; nature, beauty and inspiration!

By purchasing any book from my bookshop, you are supporting my work in helping spread the word about how essential nature is to all our lives, for our physical and mental wellbeing and the health of the planet. Plus you are supporting independent bookshops in the UK.

My main focus of interest is nature non-fiction and nature memoir, although there are some motherhood books as well as some wonderful inspirational general books about life in all its glory.

I hope you enjoy my book recommendations, visit my Nature Book Nook to find out more.

Every purchase from my bookshop supports independent bookshops in the UK

One Midsummer’s Day by Mark Cocker is a beautifully written and thought provoking book. Mark Cocker has such a deep, lyrical way of writing about birds and landscape. This book explores the interconnectedness of life through the lens of swifts, a wonderful concept for a wonderful bird.