10 ways to keep your house warm (and save money) this winter
In Britain, people typically switch their central heating on in October and use it daily until March or April. This coincides with the clocks going back, the drop in temperature...
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How to connect with nature and improve your mental health this winter
This year more than any other we’ve been reminded that access to outdoor private space is a privilege – not all of us have a home with a garden. But...
Why time seems to go by more quickly as we get older
When we were children, the summer holidays seemed to last forever, and waiting for Christmas felt like an eternity. So why is it that when we get older, the time...
Farewell Dame Vera Lynn
The sad news was announced today that Dame Vera Lynn has passed away at the age of 103. Those three simple words, “we’ll meet again” with which the singer was...
How to stop your furry friend getting heatstroke
Summer is a great time to get out and about with your dog. But dogs don’t enjoy the heat as well as their owners. When people get hot they start...
Spare a thought for those for whom the end of lockdown doesn’t mean the end of loneliness and isolation.
All over the UK people are looking forward to being reunited with loved ones. After months of separation friends and family are once again allowed to meet and spend time...
Wildflower meadows “on the verge” of a comeback!
Have you noticed anything different about the roadside verges in your local area? Chances are you might be seeing a lot more colour as councils across the country have been...
The Hidden History of Soap
The current Coronavirus pandemic has given us a renewed appreciation for a very old friend. The humble bar of soap has been transformed from a simple household item to our...
Isolation Blues…But It’s Not All Bad News.
Let’s be honest we are all starting to feel a bit of isolation fatigue by now. We’ve tidied and cleaned around the house, baked for Britain, taken up yoga, learned...