The Old Blandsford Stories

Welcome to Old Blandsford where every path holds a story, every season brings new adventures, and the strongest friendships are tested by life's greatest changes.

Nestled among rolling hills, ancient woodland, and snow-covered cobbled streets lies the charming village of Old Blandsford. It is a place where neighbours know one another by name, traditions endure through the years, and even the smallest moments become treasured memories.

Within this beautifully imagined world are three heart-warming tales of friendship, courage, loss, and hope, following an unforgettable cast of woodland animals whose lives are woven together by the village they call home.

Story One - Robin & Squirrel

Every morning, Reginald Robin waits beneath the village oak for his lifelong friend, Sammy Squirrel. Their routines are comforting, their adventures familiar, and their friendship seems unbreakable.

But Sammy has been keeping a secret.

As the pair spend what appears to be an ordinary winter's day posting Christmas cards, visiting the wise Earl the Hare, and fishing on the tranquil Northpoint Lake, Sammy struggles to find the courage to reveal a decision that will change both of their lives forever.

Story Two - The Manor on the Hill

Some adventures begin with a single chance encounter... others begin with finding the courage to step beyond your own front door.

Perched high above the rolling countryside of Appleshire stands the grand Foxington Manor, home to the distinguished Foxington family. Behind its stately walls, surrounded by shelves of books, classical music and quiet routine, lives the reserved and scholarly Fitzroy Foxington.

Content to spend his days lost in history, literature and the music of the legendary Franz Chamois, Fitzroy has little interest in the bustling world beyond the manor gates. While his elder brother Cecil embraces life with confidence and determination, Fitzroy finds comfort in familiar routines and the safety of his own thoughts.

But when a simple trip into the village leads to an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young traveller named Julianna, everything begins to change.

Story Three - The Merry Weasel Inn

There's Nothing Like Story Time at the Pub

Nestled in the backstreets of Old Blandsford lies the Merry Weasel Inn, although quiet, there's plenty of characters who shuffle in through it's doors, three of whom may well spin you a yarn or two. Sit down, grab a nice mug of Ale and see what the old boys of the villages have to say!

• Heartfelt stories about friendship and family
• Cosy countryside settings filled with unforgettable characters
• Gentle adventures with emotional depth
• Classic British village charm
• Stories that celebrate kindness, courage, and community

Richly descriptive and filled with humour, warmth, and beautifully imagined locations, The Old Blandsford Stories is a collection that invites readers to slow down, settle beside the fire, and lose themselves in a world where every walk through the village brings a new story to discover.

Whether you're reading for comfort, nostalgia, or the simple joy of a well-told tale, Old Blandsford welcomes you with open arms.

Come and visit the village where every story matters... and every goodbye is only the beginning of another adventure.