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Pure delight on Poolbrook Common
Known as Poolbrook Common to locals and shown as Malvern Common on an OS map, this wildflower meadow is one of the jewels of the Malvern...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
May 29, 20231 min read
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What have the Malvern Hills got to offer tree-loving walkers?
In a previous blog, I talked about how bluebells are thriving on the Malvern Hills, in areas where the trees have been removed. There is...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
May 22, 20231 min read
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Are there any challenging walks on the Malvern Hills?
The Malvern Hills are like a mini mountain range rising from the Severn Plain. Imagine a child’s drawing of a hill, and that is...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
May 15, 20232 min read
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Are there any easy walks on the Malvern Hills?
The Malvern Hills are like a mini mountain range rising from the Severn Plain. Imagine a children’s drawing of a hill and that is...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
May 8, 20232 min read
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It's bluebell time!
May is the perfect month to see bluebells, wherever you are in the UK. The bluebells are glorious on the Malvern Hills, one of my...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
May 1, 20231 min read
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What makes 'Walking the Camino' a good book for book clubs?
"That was a really powerful question, Julia. Thank you.” After my ‘Buen Camino’ speech, a member of the audience had sought me out. His...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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Is writing a book on your bucket list?
Tomorrow, I am launching my third self-published book, 'Walking the Camino: A Journey for the Heart and Soul'. One of my friends recently...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Apr 12, 20231 min read
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What are your values, and how are they reflected in your everyday life?
Walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage provides an opportunity to disconnect from the noise of everyday life and gain clarity of...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Apr 10, 20232 min read
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Is the Camino de Santiago just another long-distance walk?
Is there something special about walking the Camino de Santiago? While just over 20% of people who reach Santiago view it as just another...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Mar 30, 20231 min read
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Walking the Camino: Cross or No Cross?
When deciding on the cover of my book, Walking the Camino, I included the image of a cross. Some potential readers expressed concern that...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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Walking the Camino - grab your advance reader copy now!
Advance reader copies of 'Walking the Camino' available now
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Mar 22, 20231 min read
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What is the Camino de Santiago?
The Camino de Santiago is a network of ancient pilgrimage routes across Europe that lead to Santiago de Compostela, a city in north-west...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Mar 19, 20231 min read
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International Women's Day book recommendations
When I look at my bookshelves, way less than half are written by women or feature women prominently. If your bookshelves are equally as...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Mar 8, 20231 min read
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Would you go to the theatre on your own?
On a balmy summer’s evening a few months ago, I was sitting in the woods watching the flickering flames of a campfire and talking to my...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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The Live Your Bucket List audiobook is live!
The Live Your Bucket List audiobook is now live across multiple platforms! You can now buy and download the audiobook in whatever package...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Nov 21, 20211 min read
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How to make your dreams come true
Hey everyone! Did you hear the news? I'm writing a book on how you can make your dreams come true by following the method I used last...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
Mar 17, 20211 min read
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The ‘Me’ in Menopause – Shared experiences of WI members
There is no need for mystery to surround the menopause, but it still does. This short book, based on the experiences of Women’s Institute...
Julia Goodfellow-Smith
May 18, 20202 min read
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