Jess Morency

A Taste of Syria in Sherborne

With all the negative press surrounding refugees and immigrants, it was lovely to write about a family who left their beloved homeland because there was no other choice – and how brilliantly they’re working to forge a new life for themselves…

Twenty-Six Letters: July

I read most of these on my Kindle when trekking in Northern India having bought them over time from Bookbub. At 99p a book, it’s a must for any avid reader.

Walking in the Foothills of the Himalayas (II)

Part II of our walk in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Walking in the Foothills of the Himalayas

Sometimes you do a trip so special, it’s worth writing up. This was one to the foothills of the Himalayas, with my son.

Twenty-six letters: June

June’s books sees some great contemporary crafts to take up your summer months

Dorset’s Book Clubbers (Part II)

In Part II we visit book clubs in a bookshop, a library, and a house hidden in a forest

Twenty-six Letters: May

There was some hard reading in this month’s books. I kept thinking how lucky I was to have, not just a home, but all the security that comes with it.

The History of Sherborne House

There’s great excitement that Sherborne House will soon be entering a new stage in its long, illustrious life…

Twenty-six Letters: April

Some really interesting books recommended by Dorset Book clubs. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

Dorset’s Book Clubbers

I conceived the idea for this piece almost a year ago, and although it was a long time in the making, I loved doing it – wanting to join every book club I visited!