Open invitation

‘You can’t cancel spring’ became something of a rallying cry for many of us here in the UK, as we collectively emerged from wintering through diffcult times. Certainly, the increasing warmth of the sun, and watching bare earth and branches give way to shoots, leaves, then bounteous blooms is intrinsically uplifting. It is our annual reminder that light always follows dark, and optimism is a powerful panacea against many ills.

The passing of the seasons also teaches us that nature never hurries. Rather, it is quietly responsive. Flowers turn slowly towards the sun, respond enthusiastically to rain, and conserve energy when it’s cold. We