Leach Press and Oakist Press
Newsletter – Issue 3
14 June 2026
Hello everyone,
Welcome to the third Leach Press and Oakist Press newsletter.
The aim is simple – once a week, I'll send a short update covering new books, new videos, events, projects and life at Oakwood.
Thank you for subscribing and supporting independent publishing.
New Oakist Press Books
Three new books have recently been released through Oakist Press.
Living on the Road, Waterways or Off-grid in the UK
Dicky Dread
A practical guide to alternative living in the UK, covering vanlife, boats, off-grid living, traveller culture, legal realities and the many different ways people choose to live beyond conventional housing.
Nature Boy's Magical World
Steve Andrews
A personal testimony of a life shaped by a profound and enduring connection with the natural world. Steve reflects on nature, spirituality, creativity and the experiences that have shaped his remarkable journey.
Physics, Consciousness & Reality
Dicky Dread and Nigel Adams
An exploration of some of the deepest questions in science and philosophy. Drawing together ideas from physics, cosmology, consciousness studies and systems thinking, the book examines the relationship between mind, matter and reality itself.
New Leach Press Book
Paddy's Lost His Stash
Dicky Dread
When Paddy loses his legendary festival stash, the Cuckoo Crew launches a wildly chaotic international search spanning festivals, airports and continents – discovering friendship, madness and misadventure along the way.
New Videos This Week
Living on the Road, Waterways or Off-grid in the UK
Three new episodes were released this week:
- No address – here's where life gets difficult
- Why living off-grid still requires an address
- Why ID matters when you live on the road
These episodes explore the realities of canal life, off-grid living, planning law and the continuing challenges faced by travelling communities in the modern UK.
Physics, Consciousness & Reality
Three new episodes were also released this week:
- What if death becomes optional?
- What if everything alive is aware?
- Life isn't what you think
These videos continue our exploration of consciousness, altered states, perception and the nature of reality.
New Video Series – Off-grid Skills with Dicky Dread
- Can You Really Live Off-Grid With Solar Power? | The Truth About Solar
- How I Find Cheap and Free Solar Panels
- Battery Sizing Made Simple for Off-Grid Living
Oakwood Rewilding Project
Work continues at Oakwood in Llanbrynmair.
Recent activities have included new tree mulching, polytunnel planting, bracken crushing – daily! – dock management and woodland path production.
This weekend we used the path crusher to make way for Steve to run over the paths with his ride-on mower. We also took delivery of Cheeko the Chipper and started making large quantities of mulch.
Erika is working hard in the polytunnel and it is blooming with life. I have just sampled our garlic – a genuine game changer.
The land continues its gradual transition towards a more diverse and wildlife-rich landscape, while also providing space for food growing, community activities and low-impact living.
On one bank alone, I found common knapweed, noble yarrow, purple globe clover, greater bird's-foot trefoil, wild angelica, pussy willow, meadow buttercup, sorrel, corkscrew rush, blackthorn, hemp nettle, stinging nettle, Chinese crab apple, hawthorn, fireweed, cleavers, broad buckler fern, field brier, marsh thistle, tormentil, Atlantic ivy, blackberry, pignut, beaked hazelnut, goldenrod, Yorkshire fog, common dogwood, Algerian oak and common oak.
It was almost entirely bracken when we first arrived.
We are also planning the installation of a six-metre yurt for my partner's therapy practice – more news on that as it develops.
I also fitted a new window in the horsebox – much better now.
Upcoming event
Oakwood Rewilding Day
Saturday 11 July 2026
Erika and Dicky invite you to join us for a community day of rewilding at Oakwood, Llanbrynmair.
Starting time: 1:00 pm
Meeting place: Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Llanbrynmair
Activities include tree mulching, woodland path work, dock management, habitat improvements, species logging, wildlife surveys, nature discovery activities and bug hotel construction. A simple vegan meal will be provided in the evening.
DJ News
One new mix is available online:
I'll also be playing live at a show in Newtown on 25 July – more information next week.
Coming Soon
Work continues on a number of current and future projects, including:
- Further episodes of Physics, Consciousness & Reality
- Further episodes of Living on the Road, Waterways or Off-grid in the UK
- Further videos on off-grid living, continuing with solar power
- New Oakist Press releases
- Resources and the Future – An Anarchist Perspective
- Crime, Justice and Punishment – An Anarchist Perspective
Stay Connected
Thank you again for your support.
Until next week,
Dicky Dread
Leach Press & Oakist Press