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Helen Poore
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I read, sew, cook, run and swim. I write about random things https://open.substack.com/pub/helenpoore?r=1rr1h9&utm_medium=ios
If you go down to the woods today….

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Spring in the woods
Birdsong and bluebells
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April 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If spring sunshine is not your thing you might like to read this…it’s about a December night.

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Gathered around a lantern
Christmas Carols 1980
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April 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Due to brain wonkiness the discount code for my workshops wasn't working (so sorry) but it is now. It would be so helpful if you have a few spare seconds & could RT this to maybe reach a few folk who would like to sign up for my workshops. Thankyou so much 🌿
I'm recovering from a breakdown atm-finances bit worrying atm.
I teach illustration & how creative activity improves mental health-I've taught on BBC Countryfile & the V & A.
I've 3 w'shops atm-learn sth new & support me at same time-enter THANKYOU15 for 15%off. Pls RT,ty:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk
April 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Yesterday was publication day for Breaking Waves by Emma Simpson. When I read it earlier this week I got thinking about how I ended up “wild” swimming.

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Unexpected Pleasure
You never know what you can do unless you try.
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March 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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My May botanical illustration & mental health w'shop’s now live. I teach you:
🌿how to break down plants into simple shapes & add shading
🧠how creative activity alters brain biochemistry to improve mental health

There’s 15% off atm with the code THANKYOU15:
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March 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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It would be so helpful if you could retweet my May botanical illustration & mental health w’shop in my previous post if you have a moment. I've been unable to work since December due to a breakdown (not proud of this) & I'm trying to get back on my feet so if you could RT it would help enormously 🌿
March 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
A story for International Women’s Day. #IWD

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In the beginning…
IWD Siren Songs
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March 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Today the sun shone and I felt optimistic.

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The end of winter…or
The threshold of Spring
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February 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I’d love a portal to Narnia!
December 17, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Today I wrote about the many departures in the life of a wife of an itinerant musician. helenpoore.substack.com/p/departures
Departures
Many of them over 44 years
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November 29, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Sometimes you just need the healing balm of nature. open.substack.com/pub/helenpoo...
Transition
Finding comfort in the woods in autumn
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November 19, 2024 at 8:01 PM