Zoomies & Zzz's

15/05/2026

This handsome boy is one of my biggest achievements since starting Zoomies & Zzz’s 🧡🌼

When we first met, he was a little unsure of new people and took his time building trust - and honestly, watching our bond grow since then has been one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

Now we communicate mostly through little hand signals, body language and routine, and seeing him so comfortable and confident with me means the world. When I go into his home now, I’m greeted with kisses, invitations to play with toys and him happily climbing onto my lap for cuddles 🥹

Some dogs just need patience, understanding and the right fit 🐾

If you’re struggling to find the right person for your fur baby, don’t lose hope. Sometimes the perfect fit is only one message away 🧡

14/05/2026

Exciting news… The nightjars are back!! 🐣

After several reports of ‘churring’ on the Forest, we are delighted to say that the first of our enigmatic Nightjars have returned 🎶

The warm (hopefully!) evenings to come will yet again be filled with the sound and sights of these magnificent and rare summer visitors.

To help protect them during breeding season and give them the space they need to raise their chicks, please remember to:

🐾Keep all paws on the paths. That includes human paws! (between March and September)

🐾 If your dog’s recall still needs some work, please use a lead or a long line to ensure that they stay close and don’t disturb the Nightjar and other ground-nesting birds.

🐾Pick up after your dog. Dog poo is full of nutrients which, if left, will alter the delicate balance required for the Heathland plants to thrive 🍃 it can also spread parasites to our grazing cattle, sheep and ponies.

Finally, & very importantly, please ENJOY the magical sights and sounds of the Nightjar here on the Forest (just after dusk is best) – and connect to what you are helping to protect.

Thank you from us – and from them!

08/05/2026

04/05/2026

Growing up, I was always itching to get out of the house as soon as I could.
Knocking around with neighbours, climbing trees, walking into town and then to another and another, riding my bike round and round all day with no real destination.

‘Sleepovers’ usually meant camping in fields and pulling all nighters around a campfire.

Clearly the outdoors has always been my happy place and my reset 🫶🏼

Some things don’t change…

Still happiest when outside in fresh air, open space, and days like this in Ashdown Forest 🌿

Give me a log cabin, some animals and a small piece of land and I’ll be sorted for life 🧡