Simon Kenworthy

This morning, as I was opening up the shop, he popped his head in with a grin and handed me a bottle of red wine. “For you,” he said.

Choosing kindness isn’t passive, it’s active, it’s deliberate, and it has the power to disarm hostility in ways outrage never can.

Nestled in the Colne Valley, Slawit is more than just a picturesque village - it’s a thriving hub of independent businesses, creative spirit, and community pride.