EXPLORE THE LOVE TRAILS
2026 LINE-UP

Andrew Thomas Price is a television presenter, motivational coach, and speaker, as well as a bushcraft and survival instructor, mountain leader, adventurer, and naturalist.

Dave Entwistle is a youth worker and DJ hailing from Edinburgh who loves to run when his knees aren't hurting and is currently setting up Scotland's first Goodgym.

A regular at Lovetrails since 2019 DJ Softplay brings the party to the kids tent where you can expect a fun packed experience, with big tunes, games, big moves and plenty of bubbles. This year we are adding a Ceilidh session for any kids wanting to bounce around and learn some Scottish dance moves.

Ffion Nolwenn is a Swansea-based community artist and creator who loves to share her creative joy with others. Her passions include fancy dress, nature and play. With years of experience in various art and creative workshops (including fancy dress, mural painting, alternative photography, amongst many other art forms) Ffion is passionate about encouraging creative play.

Jeni is a Yoga & Movement Teacher, Osteopathy & Specialist Paediatric Osteopathic Practitioner

Awe, connection & freedom to explore are the purpose behind Jeni's sessions, whether it's yoga & movement, osteopathic practice or in her own adventures. Slowing to notice the world, each other and feeling good in our minds, body & soul are where it's at, let's explore!

Jeni has worked in professional sport, academia & private practice & has been teaching yoga & movement to specialist groups for over 14 years. Her unique approach is shaped by the diverse environments in which she works and plays, join a session to find out.  

Dr Mickey James is the founder of Girls To The Front and a children’s health and wellbeing researcher, specialising in play, physical activity, and co-production. She is committed to ensuring young people are active voices, not just participants, in research and communities. Through Girls To The Front, Mickey creates spaces for girls to move, create, and express themselves, blending functional fitness, zine-making, and creative workshops to foster autonomy and self-expression. Across research, coaching, and community projects, she advocates for inclusive, empowering spaces and values young people’s perspectives. Outside work, she enjoys exploring the Gower trails with her dog, Dags.

Neil Frankel is the founder of The Movement Project, a Level 2 MovNat trainer, tennis coach, and accidental ultramarathon runner with a background in Human Biology. He has taught thousands of kids the FUNdamentals of movement, always emphasizing fun. His playful, curiosity-driven approach develops athleticism while exploring physical puzzles for young minds and bodies, helping build the tools for a lifetime of movement. Neil freely admits he’s basically a kid in an adult’s body and loves passing on his stoke for goofing around. When not teaching, he can be found bouldering or enjoying deep roast peanut butter.

Owen is a movement coach passionate about meeting people, kids or ex-kids, exactly where they are. He founded the Anti Gym Gym Club to break down barriers created by conventional fitness approaches, centering his coaching on play and drawing on his experience in strength and conditioning, running, gymnastics, and physical literacy to design fun, challenging sessions. His goal is to make movement enjoyable and meaningful, helping young people build skills and confidence that enhance their lives, making everyone feel like the most important person in the room. In short, Owen embodies the Love Trails philosophy in every cell.

Paula Brown is a teacher, playworker, play therapist, educational writer, and children’s storyteller. She has shared stories in schools, theatres, festivals, hospitals, parties, parks, beaches, and even up a tree. Former co-Director of the Bristol Storytelling Festival and founder of Bristol Story Café, she has spoken on BBC Radio Bristol about storytelling and early oracy. Paula’s warm, engaging style uses sounds, moods, actions, and classic tales to captivate children. Inspired by her grandmother’s storytelling and piano playing, she draws on Brer Rabbit and traditional folk tales, making them a central part of her storytelling practice.