Two weeks ago I was welcomed into a warm, humming hall by the women of Sudbury Gainsborough WI. Tea was brewing, plates of cakes and scones were plentiful and chairs were set out with care. The room was full of people who had come not just as parents or grandparents but as neighbours and friends - community members who want to make life a little easier for the young people around them. I was there to talk about supporting children’s mental health and to sign copies of Happy F
As the clocks go back and the mornings grow darker, many of us feel the shift. The air cools, routines tighten, and there’s a collective slowing that can feel both comforting and heavy. For some, autumn brings excitement - golden leaves, cosy evenings, fresh starts. For others, it’s a subtle sense of sadness, fatigue, or restlessness that’s hard to name. If you’ve noticed your mood or motivation dipping lately, you’re not alone - and it doesn’t mean something’s wrong. It mean
