Christmas 2023 events

Cozy living room with decorated Christmas tree and fireplace, surrounded by stockings and wrapped gifts. Images of a dog, a cat, and a smiling person encircle the scene.

Festive Fun at Aldingbourne

A large wooden nutcracker figure stands in front of a festive background with circular insets. One inset displays a table with various decorative items and crafts. The other inset shows an open door with a banner advertising 'Magical Misty Nook' and a QR code, suggesting a holiday or craft event.
Colorful Christmas-themed decorations featuring animal illustrations and a book cover titled 'The Magic of Misty Nook', with a 'A Misty Nook Treasure Hunt' text on one ornament.
Book display table with toys and a banner for 'Magical Misty Nook' at an event, featuring children's books and plush animal toys against a green wall.
Hangleton Primary School logo
Graylingwell Chapel

Storytime at Graylingwell Chapel

A Misty Nook Story Grotto

A Misty Nook Story Grotto

Cozy living room with holiday decorations, including a white armchair with a blanket, small Christmas trees, and ornamental reindeer figures on the floor. The room features patterned wallpaper, a red carpet, and a fireplace adorned with lights.

Cozy living room with holiday decorations, including a white armchair with a blanket, small Christmas trees, and ornamental reindeer figures on the floor. The room features patterned wallpaper, a red carpet, and a fireplace adorned with lights.

A display table featuring Christmas-themed decorations, including Santa Claus and snowman figurines, alongside copies of a book titled 'The Magic of Misty Nook.' A small sign indicates signed books are available for purchase. There is a paper cup and

A display table featuring Christmas-themed decorations, including Santa Claus and snowman figurines, alongside copies of a book titled 'The Magic of Misty Nook.' A small sign indicates signed books are available for purchase. There is a paper cup and various promotional items on the table.

Castlewood School

Illustration of a van with gifts and animals wearing Santa hats
Book cover of "The Magic of Misty Nook: Santa in a Camper" featuring a dog wearing a Santa hat, set against a snowy background, and written by Christine Skippins.
Castlewood school
Two people sitting on a stage in a school setting, with a display board in the background and a banner with a website and images of books. One person holds a book, and there are stuffed animals on the stage. The floor is wooden.
Two women sitting on a stage showing a paper to an audience of children. Behind them is a display with colorful children's books and a QR code. The setting suggests a storytelling or educational event.
A woman and a child in a library holding a book titled "The Magic of Misty Nook." The child is smiling and the library shelves behind them are filled with books. A clock is visible on the wall.
A woman stands behind two young boys in a library. One boy is holding a book titled 'The Magic of Misty Nook.' Books are visible on shelves in the background, along with a UNICEF Rights Respecting School sign on the wall.
A person in a library setting stands behind a table with books and stuffed dog toys. Behind them are bookshelves and colorful decorations, including an elephant and paper lanterns. A banner nearby reads 'Magical Misty Nook' with a logo and QR code.

Aldingbourne Country Centre 2023

Aldingbourne Country Centre

A Magical Halloween

Illustration of a dog dressed as a witch with a black hat and cape, featuring purple trim.
Illustration of a dog wearing a red wizard hat and cape with star patterns, sticking out its tongue.
Two people dressed as witches holding children's books in a colorful room with decorations.
Illustration of dogs and cats in Halloween costumes, including a wizard, devil, and pumpkin, with a jack-o'-lantern and moonlit sky background. Text reads: 'Magical Misty Nook: The Noble Brotherhood & Sisterhood of Spooks. Stories for animal loving f
Illustration of three dogs dressed as wizards with a large orange moon in the background and a silhouetted tree. Text reads 'Magical Misty Nook, The Noble Brotherhood of Wizardry, Stories for Animal Loving Families to Share.'
Halloween
Illustration of two dogs, one with a witch hat and one with an orange hat, surrounded by Halloween-themed items like pumpkins, bats, and a skull, with the text 'Magical Misty Nook' and 'Stories for animal loving families to share.'

A Magical Misty Nook summer

We had a wonderful time at Aldingbourne yesterday in the Misty Nook Yurt!

Thank you so much to everyone who visited us. There were so many happy smiles.

Person sitting in a decorated chair holding a book, in a festive setting with colorful banners and floral garlands.
Wooden walkway leading to a traditional yurt with decorative patterns, surrounded by greenery, under a cloudy sky.
Traditional yurt with decorative patterns, wooden ramp and colorful flags, surrounded by greenery.
Sign for "Storytime with Christine Skippins in the Yurt" with schedule and purple arrow pointing upwards."
Interior of a yurt with colorful hanging bunting, cushioned seating, and flower garlands. The ceiling is supported by wooden beams.
Person sitting in a decorated yurt with colorful bunting, holding a book. The interior features bright cushions, playful animal drawings, and festive decorations.
A woman in colorful attire with heart-shaped sunglasses and a floral lei is seated in a festively decorated room with banners and animal posters, holding a "What the Woof?" book.
Decorated room with wooden chair, colorful flower garlands, bunting, animal posters, and novelty glasses.
Interior of a decorated yurt with colorful bunting, bean bags, and festive decorations including garlands and banners. The setup gives a cozy, informal gathering atmosphere.
Person sitting in a decorated room with colorful bunting, wearing novelty glasses and a lei, surrounded by playful posters and props.
Person in decorative attire sitting on a chair with colorful flags and posters in the background.
Aldingbourne
Person sitting on a chair indoors, wearing novelty glasses and a red hat, surrounded by colorful bunting and decorations.
Person in colorful glasses and pirate hat sitting in a decorated area with banners and animal posters.
Young girl in a blue and white dress holding two copies of a pink book, "The Magic of Misty Nook," featuring a black and white cat on the cover.

Competitions

March 2023

Child's drawing of a colorful cat with a rainbow face and large eyes, surrounded by blue arrows, a red heart, and a blue snowflake. Text mentions the cat's name, "Belle," and "Daisy age 5."

Little Frank Colouring Competition

Winner Daisy aged 5 from Castlewood School

Magazine page featuring local school news, including Midhurst CofE Primary School's eco-warrior project, Midhurst Rother College's dance event, and a children's book competition by local author Christine Skippins. Includes images of children planting, the book "The Magic of Misty Nook," and a ClassCover advertisement for education recruitment.

Sussex Local Magazine

106 entries 4 winners all won signed books