Introducing Witchy's Grimoire

As a creature of magic, Witchy keeps a very special book of spells called a Grimoire.  Witchy keeps notes of her most precious spells, amulets and talisman within this book. 

She can be quite misunderstood in her ways so Witchy would like to start to share her story with others, in the hope that people start to open their minds to the beautiful nature of witch craft.  Look out for more about Witchy coming soon.  

In the mean time, happy spell casting!

Lepe Beach

After a cool, crisp morning of hunting for treasures on Lepe beach, Mary and Witchy stole a quiet moment to relax and enjoy a flask of one of Witchy’s brews.

We are so lucky to be within easy reach of such a beautiful part of the country.  Find out more about Lepe Country Park and ideas for fun days out and events here http://www3.hants.gov.uk/lepe

Things will be looking a bit different in a couple of weeks as Mary embarks on her next travel adventure. 

We will be switching to Mary Monkey’s travel blog whilst we are away and then returning to her ‘behind the scenes’ blog just in time for the website launch. 

We felt it was time for a well deserved rest; Mary will be letting her fur down in the Maldivian sun.  Now all she needs to do is decide who will accompany her (other than me of course); my hand luggage isn’t big enough for the whole crew!

When Witchy Met Froggy

Witchy and Froggy have been inseparable since they met many many years ago on a swamp.  Witchy was out looking for ingredients for one of her potions when she heard a tiny 'ribbet ribbet' coming from the water and went over to investigate.  There, sat happily on a lily pad, was baby Froggy!  He hopped into her basket and off they went home together.

Froggy has been Witchy's familiar ever since.  Being a familiar means that he helps her with her magic spells.  Froggy is her beloved and trusted companion and never leaves her side.

They are growing old gracefully together and keeping up with the times and are rather partial to an occasional pouty selfie! 

Fairy Hunting

There is nothing Witchy and I enjoy more than a walk in the forest to look for fairies and woodland creatures.  

Jo tucks us safely into her coat and off we go into the woods!

We look up trees...

 ...peep behind bushes...

 and we look under roots... 

but you will have to wait and see who we meet on our adventures in the woods!

Why don't you go on a fairy hunt this weekend and see what you can find!

The cast - Introducing Witchey

I'd like to introduce my good friend Witchey!

She is both a member of our cast and also a good friend.  People can sometimes be nervous around her but she is the most kind hearted of souls.  She may be green and cast the occasional spell (for good) but there is no need to fear her.  Let me tell you Witchey's story...

Witchey was born on the 31st of October and grew up in a small town called Burley in the New Forest renowned for it's history of witch craft and folklore, including a milk drinking dragon!

She didn't have many friends at school but those she did have were very special to her and have stood by her through good and bad times.  Sometimes it is hard when you are a bit different to the other children but when you find your kindred spirits, you should hold on to them forever.

Witchey has a spells degree from witch college and she enjoys nothing more than snuggling in with her favorite meal frogs legs and eye of newt soup with a good spell book.

Here is the gang preparing Witchey for her latest photo shoot.  We all work as a team here; just like one big family.

Thank you to Witchey for sharing your story with us, Mary Monkey x