Post master & Gossip Extraordinaire

“Ah! There you are. I was just about to start without you. Now, I’ve been delivering letters longer than most can remember, and let me tell you — I’ve read a few along the way (strictly by accident, of course). In my letters, you’ll find gossip, riddles, and the occasional detour about cake or chimney smoke. If it’s happening in Thistlewood, I know about it . And if I don’t know about it yet - I will’’

— Oswin

The ThistleWood Gazette - Dear Bram

“I don’t often write - unless I have something worth saying. But when I do, I’ll tell you about quiet moments, unsolved puzzles, and the little stories hidden between the pages of village life. Some say I notice too much. Others say too little. Both are probably true. You’ll find me with a book in one hand and a cup of tea in the other. Always happy to offer advice to those in need’

 - Bram

The ThistleWood Garden Blog

“If  its chaos you’re after, go visit Oswin. But if it’s composting tips and perfectly symmetrical flowerbeds, then you’re in the right place. I keep Thistlewood’s gardens in shape — and occasionally its gardeners. I write to you with seasonal advice, planting guides, and a few well-earned grumbles about unruly hedges. P.S. Penny says I’m not as grumpy as I make out. I suppose she’s right.”

— Artemis

Owner of Penny’s Pantry

“Come in, come in — the kettle’s just boiled and there’s a fresh tray of something warm. I write from the bakery in between batches, sharing gluten-free recipes, local goings-on, and little notes from the Pantry window. My letters always include something cosy — sometimes a treat, sometimes a tale. Either way, you’ll leave feeling full.”

— Penny

Retired Teacher & Hedgehog About Town

“Isn’t the village just buzzing this time of year? I’ve been out sketching again — spotted a woodpecker by the market, and Lettie dropped her whole lunch in the mud (don’t tell her I said that). I do like to keep busy. My letters are full of little findings: nature notes, drawings, and the sort of stories only a hedgehog with time on her paws can tell.”

— Mabel

Reading Club Host & Treehouse Resident

“Oh hello! You’ll have to excuse the glitter — I’ve been finishing bookmarks for the reading club. (I say finishing… starting, really. I live in a tiny treehouse full of books, half-done puzzles, and big ideas. My letters are a bit of everything: book reviews, baking disasters, garden gossip, and sometimes poetry — but only if I don’t spill tea on it first.”

- Lettie