You wouldn’t expect to find the answer to life the universe and everything over a weekend in Dorset, but Scott, believes he has found the answer to one question... SOMEONE suggested I “cheer up, and act happy” the other day. It came as a shock to me, I’ve always worn...

SCOTT has work to do after his great successes at archery - a third place at The Masters and winning the national longbow team inter counties for Devon and Cornwall. AS I write this, the summer heat is still around and the deadline for this issue’s missive from me is...

Scott was reminded of the shops of his childhood when he read that there are more shop closures on our high streets than there are openings. WHEN I was a child I would spend my summers staying with my Grandparents in Cornwall. I’d love the daily visit my Grandmother...

Finally it’s the time of the year where Scott can turn his attention to being outside. This issue he explains why, and also airs his pet peeve about ethical products. T HIS time of year is welcomed particularly eagerly by me because it signals the start of the outdoor...

With this being our festival special issue, Scott feels in his element. In this column he tries to explain why he feels festivals are so wonderful, with so much to offer. T HINGS have certainly settled down since I wrote my first ramblings for these pages at this time...

YOU can help save the world by not buying unnecessary stuff and it would even help curb global warming and make our economy more sustainable. T RADITIONALLY I’d be reminding you to shop locally this issue. But, I’m sure you’re ethically supporting your sustainable...

SCOTT does love a bit of live music. Whilst bouncing around at gigs and festivals he thinks he’s discovered there are new potential live music venues in the heart of our communities. I ’VE LOVED live music for as long as I can remember. I grew up in the Tropics (a...

With this issue rather spot- lighting the fact Reconnect has reached 50 issues, Scott instead has his attention on something else entirely. DEADLINES! Deadlines! Anyone who has never worked in the publishing industry has no real idea what the approach of a final print...

SCOTT considers the power of transition after he joined the community of dragons in Totnes to support the growth of five new local businesses. I came to Reconnect with some background knowledge. I have experience of wellbeing and mindfulness, I know a bit about...