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s a quick follow up here are some words and images from those days with another river of words after the gallery below the river i am the river that whispers slow and deep cold and murky this pool is calm but then i run wild rough choppy mumbling muttering tumbling bubbling troubling leek first school we stand on the riverbank watching water for tea water for feeding water for fishing water for drinking water for drowning water for sinking water for boating water for skiing water for skating water for baptising this river offers us all that we need and can take all that we are endon hall primary school with many thanks to all the young artists of all saints ce first school endon hall primary school and leek first school endon hall primary school endon hall primary school endon hall primary school endon hall primary school leek first school leek first school all saints ce first school all saints ce first school all saints ce first school and leek first school explored their own river our river calm water runs deep and warm and friendly with pools to hold you and ripples that play with you but there are rapids in this river running racing raging rushing thrashing wild no friendship here no hope for the swimmer caught in the current but this river is special unique with its mysterious blue fish the fish that come to you if you step into the water this river is shaped with love and imagination with pools and rapids and long flowing sweeping stretches spooky corners under old stones bridges with dripping shadows mysterious pools mystical magical moments when mist gathers at dawn all these make this river our river delightful posted by creeping toad at 02 49 no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels art workshops moorlands climate action moorlands wild weeks river life river workshops staffordshire moorlands monday 6 july 2026 the last wolf ghosts in the wood the story of the last wolf in moray the first lament who will chant the wolfwords now who will speak the wolf s words who will tell the wolf s own story now the woods no longer sing there are last wolf accounts found all over the uk from full scale dramatic descriptions to single sentnce in a history book we have noted the departure of this iconic predator accounts are almost always congratulatory which might reflect the impact wolves had or were blamed for having or might have had on local communities rarely is there any thought of what the bigger consequences of losing wolves might mean see note at end about pics 19th century accounts follow the link for a useful description of the situation describe the killing of the last wolf in moray in 1743 somewhere on the banks of the findhorn in current darnaway forest macqueen of pollochoch claimed to have buckled wi him and dirkit him and syne whuttled his craig and brought awa his countenance there is however a sense that perhaps the description is wrapped in later melodrama and the need for that romanticism of the highlands we have been using jim crumley s book the last wolf as a starting point but the story however much the description of the events may be exaggerated is intriguing engaging and inspiring with the last wolf project we are using that account as a springboard for conversations about loss and extinction about landscape change and our human responsibility more powerfully we hope the project will invite a deeper personal spiritual exploration of our relationship with the world around us hoping not to get too tangled up in rewilding reintroduction and completely hysterical conversations we want people to think about what all this species loss species change and landscape changes might mean for them on a deeper level creatively we will find ways of expressing those relationships drawing printing model making writing and more starting as a collaboration between artists caroline bury and gordon maclellan this work will grow into both physical and digital exhibitions the former hosted by løre gallery in forres as part of its into the wildwood year in 2026 see below for more on the partners here some of caroline s artdolls the last wolf is firmly anchored in landscapes we can still walk the riverbanks and woodlands the wolf visited we can see the homes identified in that 18th century account we can meet trees standing now that were growing then and we can linger by river pools mentioned so long ago wolf offers a wonderful opportunity to link past and present experiences and encourage people to look ahead to build a vision of the future from rewilded landscapes to new ways of living with and within our landscapes wolf can help people imagine the world they want to live in the last wolf relates to the landscapes of moray and the eastern highlands of scotland around the towns of nairn and forres and the findhorn and nairn rivers if you are interested in hosting a workshop in that area please get in touch we can tell stories work with groups schools community groups open public events to create strange and wonderful creatures and characters find the words that tell personal stories as tales and poems as we get started this post becomes another invitation caroline s exhibition at løre gallery is set to run between 30th october 1st january 2027 creeping toad i e me is involved as a poet and storyteller adding words to accompany caroline s visual storytelling like the leaves on the trees and the toadstools in the leaf mould everything evolves slowly at its own pace and in unpredictable directions here we encourage people to explore those reflections for themselves thinking about species loss and landscape change reflections upon those species that have gone those who are in peril now and those who are returning planned or not or simply turning up beavers boars and dragonflies we would love to share images and links to other people s posts and blogs and sorry but we will exercise our own critical judgement on what we share when we can we will post snippets from those posts or add images to the galleries that will start developing as material comes in themes you might turn to species loss landscape change climate change reintroduced species new species arriving in their own right the consequences for an environment of the loss oof a single species keystone species https www rewildingbritain org uk why rewild reintroductions key species keystone species and trophic cascades we ourselves as people in a changing world how do we feel how do you feel get out there sit beneath a tree and feel the world living around you and where do the ghosts come in caroline and i are both exploring the idea of those others who witnessed that last hunt not always human not even often human the woodland watched its last wolf run their voices are inspiring us both with characters and sculpture from caroline and poems and chants and prayers and charms from me here are voices and people that linger in the quiet corners of woods along the findhorn whispers in the shadows ghosts in the wood the team caroline bury an artdoll maker and dancer caroline describes her work living in our human world with such cruelty terror and despair i balance my art with wonder and delight i love feeling inspired by nature and creating from that feeling much of my art work happens this way but sometimes a continuation of a dream a poem or a bird call is enough løre gallery the carved tree of life is at the heart of the gallery s identity like the tree itself we are grounded in the past while reaching toward an unknowable future our work is a tribute to the enduring beauty of nature and the shared threads of humanity seen through the artistic legacy of three ancient cultures pictish norse and celtic this is more than a gallery it is a celebration of heritage sustainability and the living bond between art and nature gordon maclellan and i come into this work as a storyteller and poet i am an ecologist and a teacher and a shaper of celebrations but mostly i am a storyteller using stories and creativity to inspire relationships with the world around us helping people find their own creative connection to the world we live in is central to my work in the belief that we will work hardest to protect and enhance the things we love and watching people remember they love the places around them and respect and value the everyday plants and animals is what gives me hope for positive environmental change next steps this project is now gathering speed our wolves are starting to run and we are keen to talk to interested people other artists venue managers exhibition hosts or simply keen and helpful people contact gordon at creepingtoad btinternet com who will chant the wolfwords now who will speak the wolf s words who will tell the wolf s own story now the woods no longer sing from lament gordon maclellan pictures and other images no these are not from the findhorn river and darnaway forest these are places and ideas that resonate with me as i get started on my contribution to all of this so from the top the blackwater below rogie falls at contin a old old scots pine in glenmor cairngorms some of caroline s work from her website the blackwater below rogie falls at contin a visiting boar an illustration for my book sacred animals an ancient oak in richmond park surrey tree of life carving from the løre gallery website posted by creeping toad at 10 45 no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels caroline bury darnaway findhorn ghosts in the wood lore gallery moray nature writing poetry the last wolf wolves friday 8 may 2026 the cupboard door opens opening the door the cabinet of treasures grows the cabinet of treasures is growing windows are filling up people are standing on balconies to watch the world wander by people are perched precariously in castle windows there are robins fish a bold fox a haunted graveyard these are the treasures that touch people s lives places people wildlife stories all the things that build a sense of place a sense of belonging of being part of the communities around us treasures shared this weekend tomorrow derbyshire makes is in celebration in glossop details derbyshire makes in glossop there will be lots to do stories to listen too talks to challenge you music to enjoy art to be part of and the wonderful lady of the loom may be receiving guests thius day is being coordinated by the valiant folks of high peak community arts who deserve medals for courage tackling the streets of glossop confidence trusting the high peak weather and patience dealing with all of us artists the lady of the loom and sidekick cum bodyguard and you can add your own ideas about local treasures to our cabinet and make your own tiny cabinet to take home during this project we have been using pictures from the collections of the glossop heritage trust and the picture the past archives these resources are rich rewarding and wonderful treasures in their own right with many thanks to the artists whose work is featured below from st andrews cofe primary school in hadfield creeping toad are delighted to have been awarded a derbyshire makes creative and community grant by derbyshire county council to support the creative work we are doing in the county derbyshire makes is a three year programme to celebrate the past present and future of making in derbyshire see www derbyshiremakes co uk st andrews cofe junior school st andrews butterflies st andrews heading out on adventures st andrews artist at work cabinet 1 the mill cabinet 2 sort of a castle posted by creeping toad at 07 48 no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels cabinet of curiosity card sculpture derbyshire county council derbyshire makes family activity high peak community arts nature art saturday 11 april 2026 treasure hunter trips up a tricky week for treasure hunters this has been an interesting few days for our cabinet of treasures activity some ups some downs some just puzzling moments but as we are hunting treasures i thought i should document our various misadventures the snares and snarls set in the path of determined treasure hunters to be clear we are looking for personal treasures no not your gold teeth or the family silver although we probably wouldn t say no we re looking for and listening to stories what are the treasures of glossop and the high peak for you you might see your house and home as treasure or a treasure might the people around you your family with or without precious silver your friends it might places where you walk play find peace and quiet it might be the animals you see the trees you meet our treasures are your stories built into tiny dioramas and hidden in matchboxes and slowly being built into our cabinet a sort of crazy advent calendar of doors to open and scenes to encounter but this week dates went wrong sorted that day went well and no one apparently noticed that we had promoted a day that no one came to but lots came to the next one says a lot about where people find their information then the weather hit and today started wet put people off sun came out and went away again a cold wind blew but we set up in manor park in glossop and hoped few folk around and most of them with dogs very friendly and talkative both dogs and people chatting talking watching the clouds and the gate is locked it wasn t when we came in or we couldn t have it s locked now but the lovely man at the miniature railway has a key and can let us out only he s not here for long flee treasure hunting will resume next week with exciting sessions with space2explore in hayfield and at st andrews primary school in glossop then look out for and please join us at the derbyshire makes glossop celebration on saturday 8th may posted by creeping toad at 08 30 no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest labels art arts community creativity derbyshire derbyshire county council derbyshire makes family events heritage high peak community arts making place thursday 26 march 2026 filling a cabinet of treasures cabinet of treasures treasures in progress we have started gathering images gathering stories finding the treasures of glossop there are fish headed families an owl within an owl ghosts houses a show wrapped tree there are more workshops coming up over the easter holidays details on this link https creepingtoad blogspot com 2026 02 a cabinet of treasures html the images below are from a session with our wonderful friends at the glossop arts project posted by creeping toad at 11 48 no comments email this blogthis share to x share to facebook share to pinterest thursday 26 february 2026 spring storytelling 2026 pop up landscape spring stories 2026 stories in school and other excitements with creeping toad celebrating the richness of the changing year with story telling puppet making story building pop up landscapes and boxes of treasures outdoors or indoors the na...