The Beginning:an Origin story

The Slydales were tired of being constantly in the big city, and decided it was time for a change!

Slick was a school teacher and had to deal with a lot of stress that came from working in a big city school. The next school holidays were coming soon, Slick and his wife Velvet had a brilliant idea! They would go camping and get away from the city! Their good friends the Underwood family lived in a caravan and wrote to them often about the joys of travelling the countryside.

Velvet had been born in the country and had missed it for years, and now they had saved enough money to buy their own little wagon and go for a trip! When they told their kids, Buster & Scarlett, they also were greatly excited and could barely wait! 

Today was the day! They left early in the morning, and the kids slept for a large part of the travelling. Finally after hours of travelling they reached a quiet, green valley surrounded by lush hills, that theUnderwoods had told them about.  

Slick unhitched Bramble the grey gypsy pony they had bought with the cart & Velvet set about making dinner & sent the children out to find a good picnic spot. 

"Velvet" said Slick, as he walk back inside 

"Yes dear?" She replied

"I'm glad we decided to come here, it's so quiet & peaceful. I can feel myself relaxing already."

Then Slick took the plates out the spot where Buster & Scarlett had set up the picnic blanket. 

Velvet then came over with the food and they all had a lovely dinner surrounded by the peaceful countryside, with Bramble the pony occasionally coming over to see what they were doing. 

"What are we going to do with Bramble while we are sleeping tonight?" Asked Scarlett (the thought of losing the pony she had longed for was unbearable to her). 

Velvet smiled, " I asked his owner if he was campsite trained, & they assured me he won't wander very far from where his oats & apples are kept! So as long as we keep those in the cart he will stay nearby."

Slick & Velvet then headed back to clean the dishes and discuss how long they could stay in the quiet Hollow. 

Soon it was getting dark and time to set up the camp beds. 

They decided since it was such lovely clear, mild evening that they would sleep under the stars for their first night camping.

 The kids were so excited, there were so many more stars visible than in the city, even before the sun had fully set! Before long it was dark and they all drifted into a deep, relaxing sleep. Including Brambles the pony. 

Families

The Families

 

Here are a few of the families who live in Slydale Hollow

 

 

The Slydale Family
Slick (father), Velvet (mother), Scarlett (daughter), Buster (son)
This was the first family to move here, & though they have been here for a long time rather than build a permanent house they prefer the freedom of their horse draw vintage caravan. they also love their cheeky pony Bramble (not pictured here)

Evergreen Family
Forrest (father), Honeysuckle (mother), Logan (eldest son), Summer (eldest daughter), Preston (younger brother), Ashley (younger sister) Baby Dusty, Baby Poppy Ernest (grandpa), Primrose (grandma)
One of the early families to settle in Slydale Hollow.  Being one of the larger families they have been quite influential in the community.
 
 
  Babblebrook Family

Rocky (father), Crystal (mother), Bubba (son), Breezy (daughter), Baby Coral, Baby Sandy
 
Another of the earliest settlers, the Babblebrook family is constantly growing, Rocky & Crystal have taken in several of their nieces to live in their home so the girls could have the benefit of family & go to the local school. They currently own the largest house in Slydale Hollow & have plans to build even larger to accommodate a possible Bed & Breakfast opportunity, which would allow Crystal to stay at home & take care of the babies while still earning an income & doing her favourite hobby, cooking!!
 
 

Wildwood family
Herb (father), Ginger (mother), Hollie (daughter), Rusty (son)
Cousins of the Babblebrooks, the Wildwoods have only moved to Slydale Hollow in the last few years, they love being surrounded by family & have made a lot of close friends here. 

Simpkins Family
Suzette (mother), Glen (son), Gwendolyn (daughter)
The Simpkins are another new family to 
Slydale Hollow. Suzette although new to the
town has already found work at the local bakery & 
Glenn & Gwen have made many friends at
the school. 

Chocolate-Tip Family
Frasier (father), Teri (mother), Freya (daughter), 
Coco (son), Baby Crème (daughter), Baby Kabe (son),
Baby Breeze (daughter)
The Chocolate-Tips only moved here this year, but are already
loving their new town.

 

Furbanks Family
Kenneth (father), Emma (mother), Baby Ambrose, Baby Alfie
 
Kenneth & Emma recently moved into "the Old Mill"
a lovely old windmill. They are raising their nephews Ambrose & Alfie, and they are enjoying
the antics only babies get up to. (especially squirrel babies who live in a windmill)
Kenneth's cousin Christopher owns the local "Water Mill Bakery" so they like to joke
that "owning mills must run in the family!"

Henry-Lloyd Family
Ben (father), Pippa (mother), Zac (son),
Sarah (daughter), Baby Wendy, Baby Tom
 
Ben is the fisherman of the village,
& loves to talk about his trade with any one
who will listen. Zac & Sarah love going on 
weekend fishing trips with their dad.
 


(I've updated a few things in this post so it's a little more accurate). 
* All names in this post are original names 
 
 
 
 

Introduction

 

 Welcome to Slydale Hollow

 

A quiet village of small friendly creatures from Sylvania.

 

There are many residents to meet & many stories to tell! But for now here is a small glimpse of those who live here.

 

 

Granny Evergreen out for a walk in her new dress & bonnet!

Mr & Mrs Wildwood visiting their cousins

The Chocolate-Tip bunnies out for a stroll with their older children

Mr Peter Potter

The Outback family love living in their specially converted tree

The Evergreens enjoying afternoon tea.